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CVE-2024-49678: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Jinwen js paper

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-49678cvecve-2024-49678cwe-79
Published: Tue Oct 29 2024 (10/29/2024, 11:01:41 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Jinwen
Product: js paper

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jinwen js allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects js paper: from n/a through 2.5.7.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.1high

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

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 04:59:11 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2024-49678) involves improper neutralization of input in Jinwen js paper, leading to reflected Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79). It affects versions up to 2.5.7 and allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via crafted input that is reflected in web pages without proper sanitization. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low levels.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to partial disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The reflected nature means the attack requires user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. In the meantime, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts may help reduce risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-17T09:52:10.632Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69ea9e8187115cfb686fcd48

Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:41 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:59:11 AM

Last updated: 6/8/2026, 12:35:01 AM

Views: 23

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