CVE-2024-56033: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Think201 FAQs
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Think201 FAQs faqs allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects FAQs: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-56033 describes a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Think201 FAQs (versions <= 1.0.2) caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. The CVSS score is 7.1 (high), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or mitigation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. There are no known exploits in the wild 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 applying web application firewall rules or input validation controls to mitigate reflected XSS risks. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that may exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-56033: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Think201 FAQs
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Think201 FAQs faqs allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects FAQs: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-56033 describes a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Think201 FAQs (versions <= 1.0.2) caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. The CVSS score is 7.1 (high), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or mitigation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. There are no known exploits in the wild 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 applying web application firewall rules or input validation controls to mitigate reflected XSS risks. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that may exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-14T19:42:50.706Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd75bbe6bfc5ba1df07167
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:44:59 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 4:06:52 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 11:50:44 AM
Views: 15
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