CVE-2024-7299 Bolt CMS Entry Preview page cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 31 Jul 2024 Updated 31 Jul 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the Entry Preview page in Bolt CMS, requiring migration from the unsupported version.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-7299?

CVE-2024-7299 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Bolt CMS, published on 31 Jul 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /preview/page of the component Entry Preview Handler. The manipulation of the argument body leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273167. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed that the affected release tree is end-of-life.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7299?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Boltcms Bolt.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7299?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7299 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-2024-7299 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7299 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-546p-247r-9672.