Improper Escaping of Output Affecting scout-browser package, versions [,4.89)
Threat Intelligence
Exploit Maturity
Proof of concept
EPSS
0.04% (11th
percentile)
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-PYTHON-SCOUTBROWSER-8136836
- published 1 Oct 2024
- disclosed 30 Sep 2024
- credit Letm3through
Introduced: 30 Sep 2024
CVE-2024-47531 Open this link in a new tabHow to fix?
Upgrade scout-browser to version 4.89 or higher.
Overview
scout-browser is a Clinical DNA variant visualizer and browser.
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Escaping of Output due to the lack of sanitization in the controllers.downloaded_panel_name function. An attacker can inject malicious data inside the file and upload it with filename containing malicious extension, making the victim unknowingly download malicious files, which may lead to the compromise of their devices or data.