CVE-2024-7902
CVE-2024-7902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Public Knowledge Project Open Journal Systems with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48743
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Public Knowledge Project Open Journal Systems
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in pkp ojs up to 3.4.0-6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /login/signOut. The manipulation of the argument source with the input .example.com leads to open redirect. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-7902?
- A vulnerability was found in pkp ojs up to 3.4.0-6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /login/signOut. The manipulation of the argument source with the input .example.com leads to open redirect. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- How severe is CVE-2024-7902?
- CVE-2024-7902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-7902 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-7902?
- CVE-2024-7902 affects Public Knowledge Project Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-7902?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-7902 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-7902 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48743.
- When was CVE-2024-7902 published?
- CVE-2024-7902 was published on 2024-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:public_knowledge_project:open_journal_systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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