What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-25434?

CVE-2024-25434 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-25434?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-25434. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Open Journal Systems CVE-2024-25434

MEDIUM

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

2024-03-01 cve@mitre.org

XSS Open Journal Systems

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 01, 2024 - 23:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pkp Ojs v3.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Publicname parameter.

AnalysisAI

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pkp Ojs v3.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Publicname parameter. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, 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. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pkp Ojs v3.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Publicname parameter. Affected products include: Pkp.Sfu Open Journal Systems.

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.