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CVE-2024-22048
Published:January 04, 2024
Updated:April 19, 2026
govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.
Affected Packages
govuk_tech_docs (RUBY):
Affected version(s) >=2.0.2 <3.3.1
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 3.3.1
Related Resources (9)
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/releases/tag/v3.3.1
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/pull/323
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/govuk_tech_docs/CVE-2024-22048.yml
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22048
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/security/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/commit/a51c7058cec46bf2a4e25a1da62b14ac3fd46b53
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
5.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
PASSIVE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
LOW
Subsequent System Integrity
LOW
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
CWE-80
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
CWE-79
EPSS
Base Score:
2.07