CVE-2024-53272

CVE-2024-53272 describes a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Habitica versions prior to 5.28.5, specifically within the login and social media functions of RegisterLoginReset.vue. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious redirectTo parameter, potentially gaining control of a victim's account upon registration or login. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and leading to low impact on confidentiality and integrity. Its EPSS score is very low, suggesting a low probability of exploitation in the wild. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.