CVE-2024-36498: Stored cross site scripting

Severity: medium (CVSS 4.7 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-12-12 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-79

Description

Due to missing input sanitization, an attacker can perform cross-site-scripting attacks and run arbitrary Javascript in the browser of other users. The "Edit Disclaimer Text" function of the configuration menu is vulnerable to stored XSS. Only the users Poweruser and Admin can use this function which is available at the URL https://$SCANNER/cgi/admin.cgi?-rdisclaimer+-apre The stored Javascript payload will be executed every time the ScanWizard is loaded, even in the Kiosk-mode browser. Version 7.40 implemented a fix, but it could be bypassed via URL-encoding the Javascript payload again.

Affected products

Image Access GmbH Scan2Net: from 7.40 before 7.42 — fixed in 7.42

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Image Access GmbH Scan2Net 7.42. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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