CVE-2024-7343
CWE-79Published: August 1, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in Baidu UEditor 1.4.2. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /ueditor142/php/controller.php?action=catchimage. The manipulation of the argument source[] leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-273274 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7343 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-7343 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts