VDB-249711 · CVE-2024-22048 · GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773

govuk_tech_docs up to 3.3.0 Search Result cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in govuk_tech_docs up to 3.3.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Search Result Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-22048. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in govuk_tech_docs up to 3.3.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Search Result Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.

The weakness was released 01/04/2024 as GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-22048 since 01/04/2024. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-1419). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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govuk_tech_docs

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: govuk_tech_docs 3.3.1
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

01/04/2024 🔍
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01/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2025 +695 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-22048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-22048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249711
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/04/2024 22:31
Updated: 11/29/2025 08:57
Changes: 01/04/2024 22:31 (42), 01/24/2024 09:04 (11), 06/05/2025 01:14 (16), 11/29/2025 08:57 (1)
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