XSS in Gov.uk Govuk Tech Docs
CVE-2024-22048
govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.005 (39.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (issue-tracking, Patch, patch, Vendor Advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (related, Patch, Release Notes)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Patch, third-party-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-22048?
- CVE-2024-22048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gov.uk Govuk Tech Docs, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2024-01-04.
- How severe is CVE-2024-22048?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-22048 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.