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The CVE-2024-42939 vulnerability is a type of cross-site scripting (XSS) issue found in YZNCMS v1.4.2. This vulnerability enables malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code by exploiting a specific component (/index/index.html) of the YZNCMS application. By injecting a carefully crafted payload into the remarks text field, attackers can manipulate the behavior of the web application and potentially compromise the security and integrity of the system.
Overview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-42939 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in YZNCMS v1.4.2, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through a crafted payload injected into the remarks text field. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSSv3.1 base score of 4.6, indicating a medium severity issue with low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Remediation
To mitigate the CVE-2024-42939 vulnerability in YZNCMS v1.4.2, it is recommended to apply the following remediation steps:
- Update to a patched version: Check with the vendor (yzncms) for a fixed version that addresses the XSS vulnerability.
- Input validation: Implement strict input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent the execution of malicious scripts.
- Output encoding: Encode user-generated content before rendering it on web pages to prevent script execution.
- Security headers: Utilize security headers like Content Security Policy (CSP) to restrict the sources from which resources can be loaded on the web page.
References
- CVE-2024-42939 Details: CVE-2024-42939
- YZNCMS XSS Vulnerability Details: YZNCMS XSS Vulnerability
- CWE-79 Information: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
