CVE-2024-53679

MEDIUM

Apache VCL < 2.5.2 - Cross-Site Scripting in User Lookup Form

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/24/2
Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bq5vs0hndt9cz9b6rpfr5on1nd4qrmyr

Scores

CVSS v3 5.4
EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 28.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
apache/vcl 2.1 - 2.5.2
Published Mar 25, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026