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CVE-2024-30929: DerbyNet · Cross-site Scripting

Source CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.0High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 62% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 18 Apr 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately audit all instances of DerbyNet to identify affected versions (9.0 and below).
  2. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on the 'back' parameter in playlist.php to neutralize malicious scripts.
  3. If patching is not yet available, consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable playlist.php functionality to authenticated users only or behind additional access controls.
  4. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers.
  5. Conduct user awareness training focused on recognizing and avoiding phishing or social engineering attempts that could trigger the vulnerability.
  6. Monitor web application logs for suspicious activity related to the 'back' parameter or unusual user interactions.
  7. Engage with the vendor or community for updates on patches or official remediation guidance.
  8. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the vulnerable parameter.
  9. Review and enhance authentication mechanisms to reduce the risk of compromised credentials facilitating exploitation.
  10. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential XSS exploitation scenarios.

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in DerbyNet v9.0 and below allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the 'back' Parameter in playlist.php

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