CVE-2024-31839: n/a
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public exploit available (Metasploit) · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 8.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 94% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Apr 2024
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: CHAOS 5.0.1 'sendCommandHandler' - Cross-Site Scripting
Weaponised: evidence found.
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
AI-suggested
Organizations should implement strict input validation and output encoding to neutralize malicious scripts targeting the sendCommandHandler function. Restrict network access to the vulnerable component by applying firewall rules or network segmentation to limit exposure. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting CHAOS endpoints. Monitor application logs for unusual activity or injection attempts related to sendCommandHandler. Educate developers and administrators about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Regularly update threat intelligence feeds and subscribe to vendor advisories for patch releases. Conduct penetration testing focused on XSS vectors within CHAOS to identify and remediate weaknesses proactively.
Description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in tiagorlampert CHAOS v.5.0.1 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the sendCommandHandler function in the handler.go component.