CVE-2024-5848
CVE-2024-5848 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wso2 Api Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-5121
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Wso2 Api Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to improper input validation. User-supplied data is directly included in server responses from vulnerable service endpoints without proper sanitization or encoding, allowing an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript. Successful exploitation could lead to UI manipulation, redirection to malicious websites, or data exfiltration from the browser. While session-related sensitive cookies are protected with the httpOnly flag, mitigating session hijacking risks, the impact may vary depending on gateway-level service restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5848?
- A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to improper input validation. User-supplied data is directly included in server responses from vulnerable service endpoints without proper sanitization or encoding, allowing an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript. Successful exploitation could lead to UI manipulation, redirection to malicious websites, or data exfiltration from the browser. While session-related sensitive cookies are protected with the httpOnly flag, mitigating session hijacking risks, the impact may vary depending on gateway-level service restrictions.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5848?
- CVE-2024-5848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-5848 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.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-5848?
- CVE-2024-5848 primarily affects Wso2 Api Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-5848?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-5848 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-5848 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5121.
- When was CVE-2024-5848 published?
- CVE-2024-5848 was published on 2025-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:4.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:4.2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:4.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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