CVE-2024-42749 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted script in Alto CMS due to a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-42749?
CVE-2024-42749 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Alto CMS v.1.1.13 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42749?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Altocms Alto Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42749?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42749 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-2024-42749 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42749 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8c2m-hf9h-jm89.