What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40024?

CVE-2023-40024 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-40024?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-40024. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-40024?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-40024. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Scancode Io CVE-2023-40024

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2023-08-14 security-advisories@github.com

XSS Scancode Io

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 14, 2023 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

ScanCode.io is a server to script and automate software composition analysis pipelines. In the /license/ endpoint, the detailed view key is not properly validated and sanitized, which can result in a potential cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability when attempting to access a detailed license view that does not exist. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into the response generated by the license_details_view function. When unsuspecting users visit the page, their browsers will execute the injected scripts, leading to unauthorized actions, session hijacking, or stealing sensitive information. This issue has been addressed in release 32.5.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

ScanCode.io is a server to script and automate software composition analysis pipelines. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. ScanCode.io is a server to script and automate software composition analysis pipelines. In the /license/ endpoint, the detailed view key is not properly validated and sanitized, which can result in a potential cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability when attempting to access a detailed license view that does not exist. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into the response generated by the license_details_view function. When unsuspecting users visit the page, their browsers will execute the injected scripts, leading to unauthorized actions, session hijacking, or stealing sensitive information. This issue has been addressed in release 32.5.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Affected products include: Nexb Scancode.Io.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.