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CVE-2024-22048: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2024-22048cvecve-2024-22048cwe-79
Published: 01/04/2024 (01/04/2024, 20:39:59 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5

Description

govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.1medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected software

Affected versions
2.0.2

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/15/2026, 09:45:38 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-22048 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in govuk_tech_docs affecting versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the search results page. An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the context of the user's browser when viewing a manipulated search result. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts but does not affect availability. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely with low attack complexity, no privileges required, but requires user interaction, and results in a scope change.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser via malicious search results, potentially leading to information disclosure and modification of web page content within the affected application context. There is no impact on system availability. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or fix is currently confirmed for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with search results and consider implementing input sanitization or output encoding workarounds if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2024-01-04T18:44:53.107Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6840c579182aa0cae2c16ae8

Added to database: 06/04/2025, 22:15:21 UTC

Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 09:45:38 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:47 UTC

Views: 102

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