CVE-2024-53255

Public Exploit
Reflected Cross-site Scripting in /admin?page=media via file Parameter in BoidCMS

Description

BoidCMS is a free and open-source flat file CMS for building simple websites and blogs, developed using PHP and uses JSON as a database. In affected versions a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the /admin?page=media endpoint in the file parameter, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code could be used to steal the user's session cookie, perform phishing attacks, or deface the website. This issue has been addressed in version 2.1.2 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: BoidCMS BoidCMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/BoidCMS/BoidCMS/security/advisories/GHSA-7q7m-cgw8-px4r vendor advisory exploit
https://github.com/BoidCMS/BoidCMS/commit/42f4d703a87f5199bbd701b3495a26c91b9cfab7 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53255?
CVE-2024-53255 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53255?
To fix CVE-2024-53255, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-53255 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-53255 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-53255?
CVE-2024-53255 affects BoidCMS BoidCMS.
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