CVE-2024-11954
Pimcore Search Document cross site scripting
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Pimcore 11.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Search Document. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- High
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
5.1
Pimcore Search Document cross site scripting
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Pimcore 11.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Search Document. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
- Record
CVE-2024-11954- CVSS 4.0
- 5.1 Medium
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - CVSS 3.1
- 2.4 Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - CVSS 3.0
- 2.4 Low
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - CVSS 2.0
- 3.3
AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-80, CWE-74
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2024-34410
5.1
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Pimcore 11.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Search Document. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
- Record
EUVD-2024-34410- CVSS 4.0
- 5.1 Medium
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xr3m-6gq6-22cg
8.1
Pimcore Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Via Search Document
Summary
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PIMCORE allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PDF upload functionality. This can result in the execution of malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser when the PDF is viewed, leading to potential session hijacking, defacement of web pages, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Details
The vulnerability is present in the PDF upload functionality of the PIM Core Upload module. When a user uploads a PDF file, the application fails to properly sanitize the content, allowing embedded scripts to be executed when the PDF is viewed. The affected code is located in the file handling and rendering logic of the PDF upload feature.
PoC
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Log in as Administrator
-
Hover to Assets
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Right click and click "Add Asset(s) > upload files
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Upload malicious pdf
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Click on search and select document
-
copy the path and open to a new tab
https://demo.pimcore.fun/admin/Sample C
- XSS PDF can be access without authentication.
Image showing no cookies indicator that there are no session currently in
Impact
This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. It impacts any user who views the malicious PDF, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement of web pages, or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The severity is high due to the potential for significant impact on confidentiality and integrity.
- Record
GHSA-xr3m-6gq6-22cg- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
5.1
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Pimcore 11.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Search Document. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
- Record
CVE-2024-11954- CVSS 4.0
- 5.1 Medium
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X - CVSS 3.1
- 2.4 Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - CVSS 3.1
- 4.8 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - CVSS 2.0
- 3.3 Low
AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-74, CWE-80
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
5.1
Pimcore Search Document cross site scripting
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Pimcore 11.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Search Document. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
- Record
CVE-2024-11954- CVSS 4.0
- 5.1 Medium
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - Weakness
- CWE-74, CWE-80
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-xr3m-6gq6-22cg
8.1
Pimcore Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Via Search Document
Summary
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PIMCORE allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PDF upload functionality. This can result in the execution of malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser when the PDF is viewed, leading to potential session hijacking, defacement of web pages, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Details
The vulnerability is present in the PDF upload functionality of the PIM Core Upload module. When a user uploads a PDF file, the application fails to properly sanitize the content, allowing embedded scripts to be executed when the PDF is viewed. The affected code is located in the file handling and rendering logic of the PDF upload feature.
PoC
-
Log in as Administrator
-
Hover to Assets
-
Right click and click "Add Asset(s) > upload files
-
Upload malicious pdf
-
Click on search and select document
-
copy the path and open to a new tab
https://demo.pimcore.fun/admin/Sample C
- XSS PDF can be access without authentication.
Image showing no cookies indicator that there are no session currently in
Impact
This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. It impacts any user who views the malicious PDF, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement of web pages, or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The severity is high due to the potential for significant impact on confidentiality and integrity.
- Record
GHSA-xr3m-6gq6-22cg- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
pimcore/pimcorePackagist |
11.4.2 up to 11.5.3 | 11.5.3 |
pimcore/pimcorePackagist |
11.4.2 up to 11.5.3, plus listed versions v11.4.2v11.4.3v11.4.4v11.5.0v11.5.0-RC1v11.5.0-RC2v11.5.1v11.5.2 |
11.5.3 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Pimcore 11.4.2 - Stored cross site scripting | 2025-04-14 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases, published | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2024-11954 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.1) in Pimcore, published January 28, 2025. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.12%, the 66th percentile. Fixed in pimcore/pimcore 11.5.3.
References
vuldb.com?id.293905
vuldb.com?ctiid.293905
vuldb.com?submit.451774
github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-xr3m-6gq6-22cg
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11954
github.com/advisories/GHSA-xr3m-6gq6-22cg
github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2024/11xxx/CVE-2024-11954.json
github.com/pimcore/pimcore