Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Snipe-IT (v7.0.13)
Summary
CVE-2024-51093: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Snipe-IT. Affects snipe/snipe-it versions < 7.0.13. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Snipe-IT is an open-source asset management system that allows organizations to manage their assets efficiently. It provides features such as tracking assets, managing users, and generating reports. However, like many web applications, it is susceptible to security vulnerabilities, including Cross Site Scripting (XSS), which can lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation.
Vulnerability Detail
The Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Snipe-IT version 7.0.13 allows a remote attacker to inject malicious scripts into the application via the '/users/{{user-id}}/#files' endpoint. This vulnerability can be exploited to escalate privileges, potentially allowing attackers to perform actions as other users or access sensitive information. The origin of this issue lies in improper input validation, which fails to sanitize user input adequately, leading to the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's session.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint by implementing additional authentication checks or by disabling the file upload feature until the application is updated.
Conclusion
The Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Snipe-IT version 7.0.13 poses a significant risk to users and their data. It is crucial to update the application to the latest version to mitigate this risk. Additionally, utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
This vulnerability can allow attackers to escalate privileges, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or performing actions on behalf of other users.
Yes, updating to the latest version of Snipe-IT will patch this vulnerability.
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The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 8.7, indicating a high severity level.
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