CVE-2024-25974

Name: CVE-2024-25974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-20T08:15:07.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-25974 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Frentix GmbH OpenOlat LMS is affected by stored a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. It is possible to upload files within the Media Center of OpenOlat version 18.1.5 (or lower) as an authenticated user without any other rights. Although the filetypes are limited, an SVG image containing an XSS payload can be uploaded. After a successful upload the file can be shared with groups of users (including admins) who can be attacked with the JavaScript payload.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Frentix GmbH OpenOlat LMS is affected by stored a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. It is possible to upload files within the Media Center of OpenOlat version 18.1.5 (or lower) as an authenticated user without any other rights. Although the filetypes are limited, an SVG image containing an XSS payload can be uploaded. After a successful upload the file can be shared with groups of users (including admins) who can be attacked with the JavaScript payload.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Frentix	Openolat	< 18.1.6

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://r.sec-consult.com/openolatExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://r.sec-consult.com/openolatExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25974?

How severe is CVE-2024-25974?

CVE-2024-25974 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25974?

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Source: NVD / NIST