What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42697?

CVE-2024-42697 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-2024-42697?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-42697. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Leotheme Leo Product Search Module CVE-2024-42697

MEDIUM

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

2024-09-20 cve@mitre.org

RCE XSS

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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: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

Sep 20, 2024 - 18:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Leotheme Leo Product Search Module v.2.1.6 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the q parameter of the product search function.

AnalysisAI

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Leotheme Leo Product Search Module v.2.1.6 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the q parameter of the product search function. 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. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Leotheme Leo Product Search Module v.2.1.6 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the q parameter of the product search function.

Affected ProductsAI

Leotheme Leo Product Search Module v.2.1.6 and earlier.

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.