CVE-2024-38364
CVE-2024-38364 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1992
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DSpace is an open source software is a turnkey repository application used by more than 2,000 organizations and institutions worldwide to provide durable access to digital resources. In DSpace 7.0 through 7.6.1, when an HTML, XML or JavaScript Bitstream is downloaded, the user's browser may execute any embedded JavaScript. If that embedded JavaScript is malicious, there is a risk of an XSS attack. This vulnerability has been patched in version 7.6.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38364?
- DSpace is an open source software is a turnkey repository application used by more than 2,000 organizations and institutions worldwide to provide durable access to digital resources. In DSpace 7.0 through 7.6.1, when an HTML, XML or JavaScript Bitstream is downloaded, the user's browser may execute any embedded JavaScript. If that embedded JavaScript is malicious, there is a risk of an XSS attack. This vulnerability has been patched in version 7.6.2.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38364?
- CVE-2024-38364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-38364 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38364?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-38364 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38364 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1992.
- When was CVE-2024-38364 published?
- CVE-2024-38364 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/f1059b4340857cca3dc4c45b1ebbadce6bb61c0b
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/8891
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/9638
- https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/security/advisories/GHSA-94cc-xjxr-pwvf
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