CVE-2024-37959: power bi embedded vulnerability

CVE-2024-37959: medium vulnerability affecting power bi embedded. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
CVE-2024-37959CVSS 5.9CMS

CVE-2024-37959: power bi embedded vulnerability

CVE-2024-37959: medium vulnerability affecting power bi embedded. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.

CVSS
5.9 MEDIUM
EPSS
24.05%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
power bi embedded

What is known

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Atlas Public Policy Power BI Embedded for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Power BI Embedded for WordPress: from n/a through 1.1.7.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-37959, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.9) affecting power bi embedded, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether power bi embedded is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

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