CVE-2024-32340

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Settings section of WonderCMS v3.4.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted…

Critical · published April 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An XSS vulnerability in WonderCMS v3.4.3 lets attackers sneak in malicious scripts through the MENU TITLE parameter — think of it as a hacker slipping a sneaky note into the restaurant menu! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where anyone can write anything they want on the menu, and unsuspecting diners order from it. That’s what this XSS vulnerability does; it allows attackers to inject harmful scripts into a trusted space, exploiting users directly. An attacker could unleash harmful scripts that run in the context of the victim's browser, potentially stealing sensitive information like cookies or session tokens. This could lead to account takeovers, data leaks, or even complete control over the victim's session! It's a recipe for chaos with critical implications.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where anyone can write anything they want on the menu, and unsuspecting diners order from it. That’s what this XSS vulnerability does; it allows attackers to inject harmful scripts into a trusted space, exploiting users directly. This vulnerability allows arbitrary web scripts to be executed due to insufficient input validation in the Settings section of WonderCMS, specifically within the WEBSITE TITLE parameter. Attackers can craft payloads that execute whenever unsuspecting users access the affected page.

What to do

An attacker could unleash harmful scripts that run in the context of the victim's browser, potentially stealing sensitive information like cookies or session tokens. This could lead to account takeovers, data leaks, or even complete control over the victim's session! It's a recipe for chaos with critical implications. Update WonderCMS to version 3.4.4 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. It's also wise to review all input validations and ensure proper encoding to prevent future XSS incursions. Don't forget to audit your web applications regularly! You've got this! Fixing this XSS vulnerability will make your site safer and keep your users protected. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00711 · 53.0th percentile
Published
2024-04-17T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 APR 00:00Z
    A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Settings section of WonderCMS v3.4.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted…
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