AngularJS Attribute srcset incomplete filtering of special elements

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in AngularJS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Attribute Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument srcset can lead to incomplete filtering of special elements. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-8373. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in AngularJS (affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Attribute Handler. The manipulation of the argument srcset with an unknown input leads to a incomplete filtering of special elements vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-791. The product receives data from an upstream component, but does not completely filter special elements before sending it to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper sanitization of the value of the [srcset] attribute in <source> HTML elements in AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions, which can also lead to a form of Content Spoofing https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Content_Spoofing . This issue affects all versions of AngularJS. Note: The AngularJS project is End-of-Life and will not receive any updates to address this issue. For more information see here https://docs.angularjs.org/misc/version-support-status .

The advisory is shared for download at herodevs.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-8373 since 09/02/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/14/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242412 (Debian dla-4242 : libjs-angularjs - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (242412) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-2161). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Open Source Angular
  • Open Source Camunda
  • Ubuntu Linux

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Incomplete filtering of special elements
CWE: CWE-791 / CWE-790 / CWE-184
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Nessus ID: 242412
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4242 : libjs-angularjs - security update

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Timelineinfo

09/02/2024 🔍
09/09/2024 +7 days 🔍
09/09/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/14/2026 +492 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: herodevs.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-8373 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-8373
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-276844
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-2161 - AngularJS: Schwachstelle erm&ouml;glicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2024 17:18
Updated: 01/14/2026 16:18
Changes: 09/09/2024 17:18 (62), 09/10/2024 14:20 (1), 09/18/2024 00:14 (11), 07/20/2025 21:15 (2), 11/20/2025 19:39 (1), 01/14/2026 16:18 (7)
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