XPath Injection in Netentsec Application Security Gateway
CVE-2024-2648
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file /nac/naccheck.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to improper neutralization of data within xpath expressions. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-257286 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
EPSS: 0.007 (51.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Netentsec Application_security_gateway — versions 6.3
- Netentsec Ns-asg Application Security Gateway — versions 6.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (Exploit, exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-2648?
- CVE-2024-2648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netentsec Application Security Gateway, classified under Improper Neutralization of Data within XPath Expressions (XPath Injection). CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2024-03-19.
- How severe is CVE-2024-2648?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-2648 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.