JATOS 3.9.3 Properties UUID cross site scripting

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A vulnerability has been found in JATOS 3.9.3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Properties. Performing a manipulation of the argument UUID results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-51380. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in JATOS 3.9.3. This affects an unknown part of the component Properties. The manipulation of the argument UUID 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:

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in the Properties Component of JATOS v3.9.3. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript into the properties section of a study, specifically within the UUID field. When an admin user accesses the study's properties, the injected script is executed in the admin's browser, which could lead to unauthorized actions, including account compromise and privilege escalation.

It is possible to read the advisory at hacking-notes.medium.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-51380 since 10/28/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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

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• JATOS

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• 3.9.3

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