CVE-2024-37675: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Tessi Docubase Document Management product 5.x allows a remote attack...
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Tessi Docubase Document Management product 5.x allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the parameter "sectionContent" related to the functionality of adding notes to an uploaded file.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-37675 is a stored or reflected cross-site scripting issue in Tessi Docubase Document Management 5.x tied to adding notes to uploaded files. An authenticated attacker could place malicious content in the sectionContent parameter and affect another user who views it.
Executive priority
Handle as a moderate-priority application security issue. It is more urgent for Docubase systems exposed beyond trusted users or storing sensitive documents, because XSS can affect user sessions and document workflows.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 in Docubase 5.x, with CVSS 3.1 score 5.4. The vector requires network access, low privileges, and user interaction, with changed scope and limited confidentiality and integrity impact. The provided records do not include CPEs, exact fixed versions, or vendor remediation.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Tessi Docubase Document Management 5.x are the likely exposed population, especially where authenticated users can add notes to uploaded files. Structured affected-product data is incomplete in the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation appears to require an authenticated attacker and a victim interaction with affected note content.
Researcher notes
The CVE description names Docubase 5.x and sectionContent, but structured affected fields are n/a and no official patch details are included. Avoid assuming broader versions, confirmed exploit activity, or a specific remediation path without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
Check Tessi vendor guidance for fixed versions or official workarounds.
Prioritize patching or compensating controls for internet-accessible Docubase 5.x systems.
Restrict note-creation permissions to trusted users where operationally feasible.
Apply standard XSS controls: output encoding, input validation, and content security policy.
Monitor uploaded-file notes for suspicious script-like content.
Validation and detection
Inventory Docubase deployments and confirm whether any run version 5.x.
Identify roles allowed to add notes to uploaded files.
Review whether sectionContent is encoded before display in user browsers.
Check application logs for unusual note creation or edits.
Confirm remediation status against vendor documentation when available.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Potential ATT&CK relevance
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping
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.