HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-8373
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-8373

CWE-791Published: September 9, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper sanitization of the value of the [srcset] attribute in <source> HTML elements in AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions, which can also lead to a form of Content Spoofing https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Content_Spoofing .

This issue affects all versions of AngularJS.

Note:

The AngularJS project is End-of-Life and will not receive any updates to address this issue. For more information see here https://docs.angularjs.org/misc/version-support-status .

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8373 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

angularjs1 product(s)
angularjs
netapp1 product(s)
active iq unified manager
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://codepen.io/herodevs/full/bGPQgMp/8da9ce87e99403ee13a295c305ebfa0b
ADVISORYhttps://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-8373
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241122-0003/

All References (4)

→
https://codepen.io/herodevs/full/bGPQgMp/8da9ce87e99403ee13a295c305ebfa0bExploit · Third Party Advisory
→
https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-8373Exploit · Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00005.html
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241122-0003/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-8373
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-791
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 9, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-8373 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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