CVE-2024-7300: Bolt/bolt Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xhqw-4hcq-fcvr
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CVSS 3.5
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-7300 is a MODERATE (CVSS 3.5) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Bolt/bolt libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves bolt cms cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-7300 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-7300
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xhqw-4hcq-fcvr
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.5
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Bolt/bolt
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-7300

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Bolt/bolt dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

bolt/bolt fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade bolt/bolt to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for bolt/bolt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-7300, inspect your project dependencies for Bolt/bolt:

inspect dependencies for bolt/bolt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Bolt/bolt in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Bolt/bolt, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file /bolt/editcontent/showcases of the component Showcase Creation Handler. The manipulation of the argument textarea leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273168. 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.

CVE-2024-7300 Affected Bolt/bolt Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
bolt/bolt
 Packagist
≤ 3.7.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-7300 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7300
Bolt/bolt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/bolt/bolt
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273168
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.273168
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?submit.380678

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7300?
CVE-2024-7300 is a security vulnerability in Bolt/bolt involving Bolt CMS Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Bolt/bolt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: bolt/bolt.
What version fixes CVE-2024-7300?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is bolt/bolt affected?
Yes, bolt/bolt is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7300?
CVE-2024-7300 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-7300?
CVE-2024-7300 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-7300?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for bolt/bolt'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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