Plataforma
php
Componente
facebook-news-feed-like
Corregido en
1.0.1
A problematic cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Facebook News Feed Like versions 1.0 through 1.0. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising user accounts and data. The vulnerability resides within the New Account Handler component and can be exploited remotely. A fix is available in version 1.0.1.
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-1024 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a user's browser session. This can lead to various malicious actions, including session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to phishing sites. The attacker could potentially gain access to sensitive user data stored within the application or associated systems. Given the nature of XSS, the impact can range from minor annoyance to complete account takeover, depending on the attacker's goals and the application's functionality.
This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and a proof-of-concept may be available. The CVSS score is LOW, suggesting that exploitation may require specific user interaction or a targeted attack. The vulnerability is tracked in the Vulnerability Database (VDB) as VDB-252292. No KEV listing or confirmed exploitation campaigns are currently known.
Websites utilizing the Facebook News Feed Like plugin, particularly those with user registration or profile creation features, are at risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple websites share the same server resources are especially vulnerable, as a compromise of one site could potentially impact others.
• php / web:
grep -r '<script>' /var/www/html/facebook_news_feed_like/includes/• generic web:
curl -I http://your-website.com/register.php?firstname=<script>alert(1)</script>• generic web:
grep -A 10 "New Account Handler" /var/log/apache2/access.logdisclosure
Estado del Exploit
EPSS
0.06% (20% percentil)
Vector CVSS
The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-1024 is to immediately upgrade to version 1.0.1 of Facebook News Feed Like. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the New Account Handler to sanitize user-supplied data. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS payloads can provide an additional layer of defense. Regularly review and update security configurations to minimize the attack surface.
Actualizar a una versión parcheada o deshabilitar la funcionalidad de creación de nuevas cuentas si no es necesaria. Validar y limpiar las entradas de los campos 'First Name' y 'Last Name' para evitar la inyección de código JavaScript malicioso. Implementar una política de seguridad de contenido (CSP) para mitigar los ataques XSS.
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CVE-2024-1024 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Facebook News Feed Like versions 1.0-1.0, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
You are affected if you are using Facebook News Feed Like versions 1.0 through 1.0. Upgrade to 1.0.1 to mitigate the risk.
Upgrade to version 1.0.1. As a temporary workaround, implement input validation and output encoding.
While no confirmed exploitation campaigns are currently known, the vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and may be exploited.
Refer to the SourceCodester website and relevant security databases like VDB for the advisory related to CVE-2024-1024.
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