How serious is CVE-2023-24769?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2023-24769?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2023-24769 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-24769?

CVE-2023-24769 affects webtechnologies changedetection. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24769?

To remediate CVE-2023-24769, check for security patches from webtechnologies. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2023-24769

Medium

|5.4

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows attackers to run harmful scripts on a user's browser by tricking them into clicking a specially crafted link when adding a new change detection watch. It requires the attacker to manipulate the URL, making it possible for them to target users of the affected software version before an update is applied.

Technical Description

Changedetection.io before v0.40.1.1 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the main page. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the URL parameter under the "Add a new change detection watch" function.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionRequired

Confidentiality ImpactLow

Integrity ImpactLow

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeChanged

Vector String

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

Exploit Resources

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Official References

NIST NVD

Est. Bounty

$741($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 1097 days

Quick Information

Published

Feb 17, 2023

about 3 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 19, 2026

about 2 months ago

Vendor

webtechnologies

Product

changedetection

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