CVE-2024-7657 Gila CMS HTTP POST Request page cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 11 Aug 2024 Updated 12 Aug 2024

An attacker can inject malicious scripts via the content parameter in Gila CMS, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2024-7657?

CVE-2024-7657 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Gila CMS, published on 11 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Gila CMS 1.10.9. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /cm/update_rows/page?id=2 of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument content leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7657?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gilacms Gila Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7657?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7657 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-2024-7657 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7657 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mvc8-3q87-prg9.