Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-4657 is a critical stored cross-site scripting issue in Talent Software BAP Automation versions before 30840. An attacker may be able to save malicious content that later runs in another user's browser. This can create business risk where BAP Automation handles sensitive workflows or privileged users.
Executive priority
Treat as high-priority remediation for any BAP Automation deployment before 30840, especially if externally reachable or used by privileged staff. No active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources, but the CVSS rating and no-privilege network vector justify prompt action.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects Talent Software BAP Automation before version 30840. CVSS 4.0 is 9.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Public details do not include the vulnerable parameter, exploit procedure, or detailed vendor remediation text.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Talent Software BAP Automation before 30840 are the relevant exposure group. Risk is higher if the application is reachable by untrusted users or manages sensitive internal processes.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Stored XSS generally requires malicious content to be stored and later rendered to users, but this CVE’s public record rates user interaction as not required.
Researcher notes
Public information is sparse. The record names stored XSS in BAP Automation before 30840 and provides CVSS 4.0 9.3. No vulnerable endpoint, proof of concept, or detailed patch note is included. One referenced USOM link is marked broken in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all Talent Software BAP Automation deployments and versions.
- Upgrade affected deployments to version 30840 or later where available.
- Review the Turkish government advisory and vendor guidance for exact remediation instructions.
- Restrict access to BAP Automation until remediation is complete.
- Monitor application logs for unusual content submissions or script-like stored data.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed BAP Automation version is 30840 or later.
- Inventory internet-facing and internally exposed BAP Automation instances.
- Check whether compensating access controls limit untrusted input paths.
- Review advisories for updated indicators, affected versions, or vendor instructions.
- Confirm no stored suspicious script content remains after remediation.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L——TR-CERTVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-1536CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource, broken-link
- https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-24-1536CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource
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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.