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CVE-2024-53999

Opensecurity Mobile Security Framework cross-site scripting (XSS)

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.52%
  1. Published3 Dec 2024

Description

Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) is a pen-testing, malware analysis and security assessment framework capable of performing static and dynamic analysis. The application allows users to upload files with scripts in the filename parameter. As a result, a malicious user can upload a script file to the system. When users in the application use the "Diff or Compare" functionality, they are affected by a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.2.9.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Opensecurity Mobile Security Framework< 4.2.9

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-53999 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-53999 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.52%.

How severe is CVE-2024-53999?

CVE-2024-53999 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-53999?

Affected products include Opensecurity Mobile Security Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53999?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Opensecurity Mobile Security Framework 4.2.9 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.