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CVE-2024-49248: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Spacetime Ad Inserter

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-49248cvecve-2024-49248
Published: Thu Oct 17 2024 (10/17/2024, 19:35:31 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Spacetime
Product: Ad Inserter

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Spacetime Ad Inserter ad-inserter allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Ad Inserter: from n/a through <= 2.7.37.

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AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 06:11:35 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2024-49248 in Spacetime Ad Inserter is a reflected XSS caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are reflected to users, potentially leading to script execution in the context of the affected site. The affected versions include all versions up to 2.7.37. No patch or official fix information is currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting a site using the vulnerable Ad Inserter plugin. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider disabling or limiting the use of the vulnerable plugin version. Monitor official Spacetime advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-14T10:39:26.355Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd74b4e6bfc5ba1def8826

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:40:36 PM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 6:11:35 AM

Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:54:53 AM

Views: 26

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