AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions (CVE-2024-8372) | HOL Guard CVE

Medium · CVSS 4.8CVE-2024-8372GHSA-M9GF-397R-HWPG

AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions

Answer in brief

CVE-2024-8372 records a Medium severity (CVSS 4.8) vulnerability in AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps angular (npm). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 9, 2024Updated Sep 10, 2026Source checked Sep 10, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 10, 2026Material review Sep 10, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Medium · CVSS 4.8
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 4.8. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps angular (npm). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
angularnpm	>=1.3.0-rc.4	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for angular.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 9, 2024
Evidence: source:osv:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 10, 2026
Evidence: source:osv:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 10, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

Improper sanitization of the value of the `[srcset]` attribute in AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions, which can also lead to a form of Content Spoofing https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Content_Spoofing . This issue affects AngularJS versions 1.3.0-rc.4 and greater. Note: The AngularJS project is End-of-Life and will not receive any updates to address this issue. For more information see here https://docs.angularjs.org/misc/version-support-status .

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