MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2025-05-15

CVE-2024-8090

justintadlock javascript-logic Security Advisory (CVE-2024-8090)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-8090 impacting justintadlock javascript-logic. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The JavaScript Logic WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product justintadlock / javascript-logic
Affected Versions 0.1
Weakness Enumeration CWE-352

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-8090 impacting justintadlock javascript-logic.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-8090.yaml
id: cve-2024-8090

info:
  name: justintadlock javascript-logic - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-8090 affecting justintadlock javascript-logic.
    Evaluation: The JavaScript Logic WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which coul...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-8090
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2024-8090
    cwe-id: CWE-352
  tags: cve,cve-2024-8090,justintadlock,javascript-logic,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "javascript-logic"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-8090.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-8090
# Target: justintadlock javascript-logic | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-8090 (justintadlock javascript-logic)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against justintadlock javascript-logic scope (0.1).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-8090.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-8090
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install javascript-logic 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade javascript-logic 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update javascript-logic

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i javascript-logic 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i javascript-logic

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-8090 in justintadlock javascript-logic?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update justintadlock javascript-logic packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-8090?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-8090?

CVE-2024-8090 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-8090
Weakness CWE-352
Vendor justintadlock
Product javascript-logic
Published 2025-05-15
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N