Graphics::ColorNames up to 3.1.x on Perl Working Directory cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Graphics::ColorNames up to 3.1.x on Perl. Affected is an unknown function of the component Working Directory Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-55918. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Graphics::ColorNames up to 3.1.x on Perl. This affects an unknown code of the component Working Directory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in the Graphics::ColorNames package before 3.2.0 for Perl. There is an ambiguity between modules and filenames that can lead to HTML injection by an attacker who can create a file in the current working directory.

It is possible to read the advisory at rt.cpan.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-55918 since 12/13/2024. 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. 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 3.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-52848). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Graphics::ColorNames 3.2.0

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12/13/2024 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: rt.cpan.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-55918 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-55918
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288243
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2024 07:54
Updated: 06/22/2025 23:09
Changes: 12/13/2024 07:54 (55), 12/18/2024 04:45 (12), 02/18/2025 01:45 (3), 06/22/2025 23:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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