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CVE-2024-40509

Openpetra cross-site scripting (XSS)

7.3 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.78%
  1. Published27 Sept 2024

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in openPetra v.2023.02 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the serverMFinDev.asmx function.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected products

Openpetra2023.02

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-40509 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-40509 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.78%.

How severe is CVE-2024-40509?

CVE-2024-40509 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-40509?

Affected products include Openpetra.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40509?

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

How Secuno handles this

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