Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boidcms | Boidcms | < 2.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/BoidCMS/BoidCMS/commit/42f4d703a87f5199bbd701b3495a26c91b9cfaPatch
- https://github.com/BoidCMS/BoidCMS/security/advisories/GHSA-7q7m-cgw8-px4rExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53255?
CVE-2024-53255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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) vul...
How severe is CVE-2024-53255?
CVE-2024-53255 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-53255?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boidcms Boidcms.