Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-50659 is a cross-site scripting issue in iPublish Media Solutions AdPortal 3.0.39. A remote attacker could use the shippingAsBilling parameter in updateuserinfo.html to escalate privileges, but user interaction is required. Public sources rate it medium severity, and there is no cited evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority web application risk. It is not currently flagged as exploited, but it can affect account integrity if the vulnerable AdPortal workflow is exposed. Prioritize confirmation of use, vendor guidance, and controls for internet-facing systems.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper neutralization of input during web page generation in AdPortal 3.0.39. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, score 6.1. The vulnerable parameter named in the record is shippingAsBilling on updateuserinfo.html. Available sources do not identify a vendor patch or workaround.
Likely exposure
Organizations running iPublish Media Solutions AdPortal 3.0.39 may be exposed, especially where the affected user information workflow is internet-accessible. The CVE record does not provide CPEs or broader affected version ranges, so exposure should be confirmed against deployed product and version data.
Exploitation context
The issue is network-reachable and requires no attacker authentication, but it requires user interaction. The reported impact is limited confidentiality and integrity loss with changed scope. KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not report active exploitation or public weaponization.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and a referenced PDF. The record names AdPortal 3.0.39, shippingAsBilling, and updateuserinfo.html, but does not provide CPEs, fixed versions, or vendor remediation details. Avoid assuming other versions are affected without additional vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether AdPortal 3.0.39 is deployed in your environment.
- Check iPublish Media Solutions guidance for patches or supported mitigations.
- Restrict access to AdPortal administrative and account-management functions where feasible.
- Use web application controls to reduce XSS risk pending vendor guidance.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or high-privilege user portals.
Validation and detection
- Inventory AdPortal instances and confirm exact version numbers.
- Review whether updateuserinfo.html is reachable by untrusted users.
- Check application logs for suspicious activity around user information updates.
- Verify vendor advisories or support communications for CVE-2024-50659.
- Confirm compensating controls are active for exposed deployments.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://petercipolone.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/iPublishMedia_AdPortal3.0.39_CVEs.pdfCVE 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.