CVE-2024-57278
CVE-2024-57278 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53561
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in /webscan/sqlmap/index.html in QingScan <=v1.8.0. The vulnerability is caused by improper input sanitization of the query parameter, allowing an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript payloads. When a victim accesses a crafted URL containing the malicious input, the script executes in the victim's browser context.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-57278?
- A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in /webscan/sqlmap/index.html in QingScan <=v1.8.0. The vulnerability is caused by improper input sanitization of the query parameter, allowing an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript payloads. When a victim accesses a crafted URL containing the malicious input, the script executes in the victim's browser context.
- How severe is CVE-2024-57278?
- CVE-2024-57278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-57278 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-57278?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-57278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-57278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53561.
- When was CVE-2024-57278 published?
- CVE-2024-57278 was published on 2025-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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