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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-33298

CVE-2024-33298: 
PHP vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Microweber version 2.0.9 that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the create new backup function in the endpoint /admin/module/view?type=admin__backup. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on January 10, 2025 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a stored Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). The vulnerability specifically affects the backup functionality in the admin interface and can be triggered through the files management endpoints /admin/module/view?type=files and /admin/settings?group=files (GitHub).

Impact

When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser. This can lead to information theft or forcing users to access malicious websites. The attack requires administrative access to be successful (GitHub).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability affects Microweber versions 2.0.9 and earlier. Users should upgrade to a version newer than 2.0.9 when available (NVD).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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