Emlog
CVE-2024-13140
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.14%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Emlog Pro up to 2.4.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
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.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
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. A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Emlog Pro up to 2.4.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/article.php?action=upload_cover of the component Cover Upload Handler. The manipulation of the argument image leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Affected products include: Emlog. Version information: up to 2.4.3..
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Emlog Pro up to 2.4.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/article.php?action=upload_cover of the component Cover Upload Handler. The manipulation of the argument image leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Emlog Pro should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-13140, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/plugin.php of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to execut
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /content/templates/ of Emlog Pro v2.2.0 allows attackers to exec
Deserialization of Untrusted Data in emlog pro v.2.1.15 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code v
A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in emlog 5.3.1 via content/plugins. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8
emlog v5.3.1 and emlog v6.0.0 have a Remote Code Execution vulnerability due to upload of database backup file in admin/
emlog through 6.0.0beta has an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via an admin/data.php?action=dell_all_bak request w
Emlog Pro 2.5.20 has an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability. This vulnerability stems from the admin/template.php comp
Emlog 2.5.23 is vulnerable to CSRF in article creation, which chains with stored XSS to achieve account takeover. An att
Remote code execution in Emlog v2.6.1 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files through an in
Cross-site request forgery in Emlog Pro 2.5.19 and earlier can lead to account takeover of a privileged administrator be
An issue was discovered in emlog 6.0.0stable. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable
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