CVE-2024-51989CWE-79

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in PasswordPusher

High · published November 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
28.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Password Pusher is an open source application to communicate sensitive information over the web. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the PasswordPusher application, affecting versions `v1.41.1` through and including `v.1.48.0`. The issue arises from an un-sanitized parameter which could allow attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into the application. Users who self-host and have the login system enabled are affected. Exploitation of this vulnerability could expose user data, access to user sessions or take unintended actions on behalf of users. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to convince a user to click a malicious account confirmation link. It is highly recommended to update to version `v1.48.1` or later to mitigate this risk. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

### Solution

Update to version `v1.48.1` or later where input sanitization has been applied to the account confirmation process. If updating is not immediately possible,

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00362 · 28.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2024-11-07T17:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 NOV 17:50Z
    Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in PasswordPusher
    cvelistv5