VDB-278222 · CVE-2024-42346 · GHSA-x6w7-3gwf-qr9r

galaxyproject Galaxy up to 24.1.0 /visualizations cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in galaxyproject Galaxy up to 24.1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /visualizations. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-42346. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in galaxyproject Galaxy up to 24.1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file /visualizations. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Galaxy is a free, open-source system for analyzing data, authoring workflows, training and education, publishing tools, managing infrastructure, and more. The editor visualization, /visualizations endpoint, can be used to store HTML tags and trigger javascript execution upon edit operation. All supported branches of Galaxy (and more back to release_20.05) were amended with the supplied patches. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-42346 since 07/30/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 24.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Project Management Software

Vendor

galaxyproject

Name

Galaxy

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/galaxyproject/galaxy/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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NVD Base Score: 5.4
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CNA Base Score: 7.6
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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Galaxy 24.1.1

Timelineinfo

07/30/2024 🔍
09/20/2024 +52 days 🔍
09/20/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/15/2025 +329 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-x6w7-3gwf-qr9r
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-42346 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-42346
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-278222

Entryinfo

Created: 09/20/2024 22:21
Updated: 08/15/2025 16:50
Changes: 09/20/2024 22:21 (66), 09/27/2024 05:02 (1), 03/09/2025 18:26 (3), 08/15/2025 16:50 (9)
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