CVE-2024-38700: CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') in realmag777 WPCS
CVE-2024-38700 is a medium severity vulnerability in the realmag777 WPCS product, identified as CWE-74, which involves improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component, leading to potential code injection. The affected versions include all versions up to 1. 2. 0. 3. There is no official patch or remediation level currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject code due to insufficient sanitization of output data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-38700 in realmag777 WPCS arises from improper neutralization of special elements in output that is subsequently processed by a downstream component, resulting in a code injection flaw. This affects versions up to 1.2.0.3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No patch or official fix has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to inject code, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. However, there is no indication of availability impact, and no known active exploitation has been reported. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected WPCS installations and applying any available compensating controls specific to code injection risks.
CVE-2024-38700: CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') in realmag777 WPCS
Description
CVE-2024-38700 is a medium severity vulnerability in the realmag777 WPCS product, identified as CWE-74, which involves improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component, leading to potential code injection. The affected versions include all versions up to 1. 2. 0. 3. There is no official patch or remediation level currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject code due to insufficient sanitization of output data.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-38700 in realmag777 WPCS arises from improper neutralization of special elements in output that is subsequently processed by a downstream component, resulting in a code injection flaw. This affects versions up to 1.2.0.3. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No patch or official fix has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to inject code, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. However, there is no indication of availability impact, and no known active exploitation has been reported. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to the affected WPCS installations and applying any available compensating controls specific to code injection risks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-19T11:16:10.228Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165a7cbff5d86104b13a0
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:59 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:35:49 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:03:09 AM
Views: 2
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