CVE-2024-23724

Ghost privilege escalation

9.0 CRITICALEPSS 3.48%

Published11 Feb 2024

Description

Ghost through 5.76.0 allows stored XSS, and resultant privilege escalation in which a contributor can take over any account, via an SVG profile picture that contains JavaScript code to interact with the API on localhost TCP port 3001. NOTE: The discoverer reports that "The vendor does not view this as a valid vector."

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionRequired

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ghost≤ 5.76.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-23724 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-23724 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.48%.

How severe is CVE-2024-23724?

CVE-2024-23724 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-23724?

Affected products include Ghost.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23724?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.