What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-23724?

CVE-2024-23724 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-23724?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-23724. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 3.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-23724?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-23724. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ghost CVE-2024-23724

CRITICAL

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

2024-02-11 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation XSS Ghost

9.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.0 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 11, 2024 - 01:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.0

DescriptionNVD

Ghost through 5.76.0 allows stored XSS, and resultant privilege escalation in which a contributor can take over any account, via an SVG profile picture that contains JavaScript code to interact with the API on localhost TCP port 3001. NOTE: The discoverer reports that "The vendor does not view this as a valid vector."

AnalysisAI

Ghost through 5.76.0 allows stored XSS, and resultant privilege escalation in which a contributor can take over any account, via an SVG profile picture that contains JavaScript code to interact with. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code 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. Ghost through 5.76.0 allows stored XSS, and resultant privilege escalation in which a contributor can take over any account, via an SVG profile picture that contains JavaScript code to interact with the API on localhost TCP port 3001. NOTE: The discoverer reports that "The vendor does not view this as a valid vector." Affected products include: Ghost. Version information: through 5.76.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.