CVE-2024-57498 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A remote attacker can escalate privileges via a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the article editing function of ForestBlog.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-57498?
CVE-2024-57498 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in sayski ForestBlog 20241223 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the article editing function.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57498?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Forestblog Project Forestblog.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57498?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57498 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-2024-57498 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57498 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6jwr-7pmc-75fx.