CVE-2024-10242
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via Authentication Endpoint in WSO2 API Manager Allows UI Modification and Redirection
Description
The authentication endpoint fails to adequately validate user-supplied input before reflecting it back in the response. This allows an attacker to inject malicious script payloads into the input parameters, which are then executed by the victim's browser. Successful exploitation can enable an attacker to redirect the user's browser to a malicious website, modify the UI of the web page, or retrieve information from the browser. However, the impact is limited as session-related sensitive cookies are protected by the httpOnly flag, preventing session hijacking.
INFO
Published Date :
April 16, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 16, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-10242
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Validate and sanitize all input on the authentication endpoint.
- Implement output encoding for all reflected data.
- Review and reinforce input validation logic.
- Consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF).
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-10242.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2026/WSO2-2024-3741/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8
Apr. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The authentication endpoint fails to adequately validate user-supplied input before reflecting it back in the response. This allows an attacker to inject malicious script payloads into the input parameters, which are then executed by the victim's browser. Successful exploitation can enable an attacker to redirect the user's browser to a malicious website, modify the UI of the web page, or retrieve information from the browser. However, the impact is limited as session-related sensitive cookies are protected by the httpOnly flag, preventing session hijacking. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2026/WSO2-2024-3741/