CVE-2024-23180
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedImproper input validation vulnerability in a-blog cms Ver.3.1.x series versions prior to Ver.3.1.7, Ver.3.0.x series versions prior to Ver.3.0.29, Ver.2.11.x series versions prior to Ver.2.11.58, Ver.2.10.x series versions prior to Ver.2.10.50, and Ver.2.9.0 and earlier allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by uploading a specially crafted SVG file.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceA Improper input validation vulnerability in a-blog cms allows authenticated users to upload specially crafted SVG files that can contain embedded malicious scripts or exploit SVG parsing flaws, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 2.9.0>= 2.10.0, < 2.10.50>= 2.11.0, < 2.11.58>= 3.0.0, < 3.0.29>= 3.1.0, < 3.1.7CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify a-blog cms installationLocate the a-blog cms installation directory and check for a version file or configuration that displays the installed version (commonly found in admin panel or version file in installation root)Affected if The installed version falls within any of these ranges: <= 2.9.0, >= 2.10.0 and < 2.10.50, >= 2.11.0 and < 2.11.58, >= 3.0.0 and < 3.0.29, or >= 3.1.0 and < 3.1.7
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Verify file upload capability is enabledCheck the CMS configuration or admin settings to determine whether the file/media upload feature is available to authenticated usersAffected if File upload functionality is enabled and accessible to authenticated users in the affected version ranges
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Confirm SVG file uploads are permittedInspect the CMS upload settings or try to determine which file extensions are allowed for upload. Look for configuration that explicitly permits .svg files or check if there are no restrictions on image file type uploadsAffected if SVG file extension is included in the allowed upload file types for authenticated users
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Review existing SVG uploadsSearch the media or upload directories for .svg files that may have been uploaded. Check file contents for embedded scripts or suspicious elements if accessibleAffected if SVG files exist in the upload directories and the server is running an affected version
A user is affected if the installed a-blog cms version is within the vulnerable ranges AND authenticated users can upload SVG files to the server.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped2.10.502.11.583.0.29
Update to the patched versions (3.1.7, 3.0.29, 2.11.58, 2.10.50 or later). Alternatively, disable or restrict SVG file uploads and sanitize existing SVG files.
Upgrade to 3.1.7 (for 3.x series), 3.0.29 (for 3.0.x), 2.11.58 (for 2.11.x), or 2.10.50 (for 2.10.x) - choose the appropriate version based on your current major version branch
- 1. Identify the currently installed a-blog cms version by checking the admin panel or version file
- 2. Based on the current version, determine the appropriate upgrade path to a fixed release
- 3. Back up the entire a-blog cms installation including database and configuration files
- 4. Download the fixed version from the official a-blog cms website (developer.a-blogcms.jp)
- 5. Review upgrade documentation specific to your version path for any special migration steps
- 6. Install the new version following the standard upgrade procedure
- 7. Verify the installation by checking that file upload functionality works correctly with proper file type restrictions
- 8. Confirm the SVG upload vulnerability is resolved by testing with a crafted SVG file (should be rejected)
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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- Implementation3.0 h
- Testing2.0 h
- Review / QA1.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2024-23180 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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