CVE-2024-6531

Public Exploit

XSS in Bootstrap carousel component

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Bootstrap that exposes users to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. The issue is present in the carousel component, where the data-slide and data-slide-to attributes can be exploited through the href attribute of an <a> tag due to inadequate sanitization. This vulnerability could potentially enable attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript within the victim's browser.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-6531	third party advisory exploit
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/04/msg00021.html	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6531?: CVE-2024-6531 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6531?: To fix CVE-2024-6531, 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-2024-6531 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-6531 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-2024-6531?: CVE-2024-6531 affects Bootstrap Bootstrap.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions