CVE-2024-42699 OpenCMS Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability
Remote attackers can inject JavaScript via image titles in the article creation function, potentially executing code in victim browsers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-42699?
CVE-2024-42699 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Create/Modify article function in Alkacon OpenCMS 17.0 allows remote attacker to inject javascript payload via image title sub-field in the image field
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42699?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.opencms:opencms-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.opencms:opencms-core Maven | All versions to 17.0 | None |
org.opencms:opencms-core Maven | All versions to 17.0 | None |
Products include Alkacon Opencms.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42699?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42699 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-42699 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42699 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2018-8811 Cross-site request forgery in n/a
- CVE-2019-11819 Alkacon OpenCMS CSV Injection via New User module
- CVE-2005-4475 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2021-3312 XML External Entity Reference in org.opencms:opencms-core
- CVE-2006-3935 Alkacon OpenCMS Improper Access Control via system/workplace/views/admin/admin-main.jsp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h75c-f2xx-9vxv.