CVE-2024-54853
📋 TL;DR
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Skybox Change Manager allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into application fields. These scripts execute in victims' browsers when they view the compromised content. This affects users of Skybox Change Manager version 13.2.170 and earlier.
💻 Affected Systems
- Skybox Change Manager
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, redirect to malicious sites, or install malware on victim systems.
Likely Case
Session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed within the application using victim privileges.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, output encoding, and Content Security Policy (CSP) headers in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access. Public proof-of-concept demonstrates basic payload injection.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 13.2.171 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/KoratSec/CVEs/blob/main/CVE-2024-54853.txt
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest version from Skybox vendor portal. 2. Backup current configuration. 3. Install update following vendor documentation. 4. Restart Skybox Change Manager services. 5. Verify functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement server-side input validation to sanitize user inputs in affected fields
Content Security Policy
allImplement strict CSP headers to prevent script execution from untrusted sources
Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict user permissions to minimize attack surface - limit who can modify vulnerable fields
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payload patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Skybox Change Manager version in administration interface. If version is 13.2.170 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via Skybox web interface: Administration > System Information > VersionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 13.2.171 or later. Test XSS payload injection in previously vulnerable fields to confirm sanitization.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual field modifications by authenticated users
- JavaScript payload patterns in application logs
- Multiple failed XSS attempts
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from user browsers after viewing application pages
- Suspicious script tags in HTTP requests
SIEM Query:
source="skybox_logs" AND ("script" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")