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8.4

JATOS v3.9.3: Admins Can Be Tricked into Executing Malicious Code

CVE-2024-51379 · published 2 years ago
Summary

A vulnerability in JATOS v3.9.3 allows an attacker to inject malicious code into study descriptions, which can be executed when an administrator views the description. This could lead to unauthorized actions, such as account takeover. Update to the latest version of JATOS to fix this issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
jatos jatos 3.9.3
cpe:2.3:a:jatos:jatos:3.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in JATOS v3.9.3. The vulnerability exists in the description component of the study section, where an attacker can inject JavaScript into ...
Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in JATOS v3.9.3. The vulnerability exists in the description component of the study section, where an attacker can inject JavaScript into the description field. This allows for the execution of malicious scripts when an admin views the description, potentially leading to account takeover and unauthorized actions.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.4 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published5 Nov 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-51379 · NVD
CVE-2024-51379 · OSV
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