CVE-2024-52053

Wowza Streaming Engine cross-site scripting (XSS)

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 0.66%

Published21 Nov 2024

Description

Stored Cross-Site Scripting in the Manager component of Wowza Streaming Engine below 4.9.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject client-side JavaScript into the web dashboard to automatically hijack admin accounts.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Wowza Streaming Engine≥ 4.3.0 < 4.9.1

Remediation

Fixed in

Wowza Streaming Engine≥ 4.9.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-52053 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-52053 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.66%.

How severe is CVE-2024-52053?

CVE-2024-52053 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-52053?

Affected products include Wowza Streaming Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52053?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wowza Streaming Engine 4.9.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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