CVE-2024-35224: OpenProject is the leading open source project management software. OpenProject utilizes `tablesorter` inside of the Cost Report feature. This depende...

Description

OpenProject is the leading open source project management software. OpenProject utilizes `tablesorter` inside of the Cost Report feature. This dependency, when misconfigured, can lead to Stored XSS via `{icon}` substitution in table header values. This attack requires the permissions "Edit work packages" as well as "Add attachments". A project admin could attempt to escalate their privileges by sending this XSS to a System Admin. Otherwise, if a full System Admin is required, then this attack is significantly less impactful. By utilizing a ticket's attachment, you can store javascript in the application itself and bypass the application's CSP policy to achieve Stored XSS. This vulnerability has been patched in version(s) 14.1.0, 14.0.2 and 13.4.2.

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

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-80

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openproject	Openproject	< 13.4.2
Openproject	Openproject	>= 14.0.0, < 14.0.2
Openproject	Openproject	14.1.0

References

https://community.openproject.org/projects/openproject/work_packages/55198/relationsIssue Tracking
https://github.com/opf/openproject/security/advisories/GHSA-h26c-j8wg-frjcPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://community.openproject.org/projects/openproject/work_packages/55198/relationsIssue Tracking
https://github.com/opf/openproject/security/advisories/GHSA-h26c-j8wg-frjcPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-35224?

OpenProject is the leading open source project management software. OpenProject utilizes `tablesorter` inside of the Cost Report feature. This dependency, when misconfigured, can lead to Stored XSS via `{icon}` substitution in table header values. This attack requires the permissions "Edit work packages" as well as "Add attachments". A project admin could attempt to escalate their privileges by sending this XSS to a System Admin. Otherwise, if a full System Admin is required, then this attack is significantly less impactful. By utilizing a ticket's attachment, you can store javascript in the application itself and bypass the application's CSP policy to achieve Stored XSS. This vulnerability has been patched in version(s) 14.1.0, 14.0.2 and 13.4.2.

How severe is CVE-2024-35224?

CVE-2024-35224 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35224?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.