CVE-2024-53679
Apache VCL Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in User Lookup Form
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of the site can craft a URL or be tricked in to clicking a URL that will give a specified user elevated rights. This issue affects all versions of Apache VCL through 2.5.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.2, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
March 25, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 14, 2025, 6:06 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
2.7
Exploitability Score :
2.3
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-2024-53679.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/bq5vs0hndt9cz9b6rpfr5on1nd4qrmyr | Mailing List Vendor Advisory Issue Tracking |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/24/2 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:vcl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.1 up to (excluding) 2.5.2 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/24/2 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/bq5vs0hndt9cz9b6rpfr5on1nd4qrmyr Types: Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of the site can craft a URL or be tricked in to clicking a URL that will give a specified user elevated rights. This issue affects all versions of Apache VCL through 2.5.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.2, which fixes the issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:M/U:X Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/bq5vs0hndt9cz9b6rpfr5on1nd4qrmyr -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mar. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/24/2
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-53679 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-53679
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