Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-37673 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting issue in Tessi Docubase Document Management 5.x involving the filename parameter. An attacker with low privileges could cause script execution in another user’s browser, potentially affecting confidentiality and integrity. The provided sources do not identify a vendor patch.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate web-application risk. Prioritize if Docubase 5.x is internet-accessible, broadly used internally, or handles sensitive documents viewed by privileged staff.
Technical view
The CVE is classified as CWE-79 with CVSS 3.1 score 5.4: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The issue is described as XSS through the filename parameter in Docubase 5.x. CPE and affected-product metadata are incomplete in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations running Tessi Docubase Document Management 5.x, especially where authenticated users can create or upload filenames later viewed by others.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. CVSS indicates network access, low attack complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: the CVE record names Docubase 5.x and filename-based XSS, but affected vendor/product fields and CPEs are listed as n/a. No official patch details are included in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Docubase deployments and confirm whether any 5.x instances are in use.
- Check Tessi or vendor support channels for patches or official mitigation guidance.
- Apply confirmed vendor updates or configuration changes when available.
- Restrict Docubase access to trusted users while remediation status is unclear.
- Monitor filenames and document metadata for suspicious script-like content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm product name, version, and exposure for every Docubase instance.
- Review access controls around file creation, upload, and document metadata editing.
- Check audit logs for unusual filename values or failed content-filtering events.
- Verify whether vendor guidance or fixed builds exist before declaring closure.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/MohamedAzizMSALLEMI/Docubase_Security/blob/main/CVE-2024-37673.mdCVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.