CVE-2024-1247: Concrete CMS version 9 before 9.2.5 vulnerable to stored XSS via the Role Name field
Concrete CMS version 9 before 9.2.5 is vulnerable to stored XSS via the Role Name field since there is insufficient validation of administrator provided data for that field. A rogue administrator could inject malicious code into the Role Name field which might be executed when users visit the affected page. The Concrete CMS Security team scored this 2 with CVSS v3 vector AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln-metrics/cvss/v3-calculator . Concrete versions below 9 do not include group types so they are not affected by this vulnerability.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/concrete5/concrete5to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.2.5 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Concrete CMS 9to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.2.5
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1247?
CVE-2024-1247 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1247?
To fix CVE-2024-1247, upgrade to Concrete CMS version 9.2.5 or later.
Which versions of Concrete CMS are affected by CVE-2024-1247?
CVE-2024-1247 affects Concrete CMS versions prior to 9.2.5.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-1247?
A malicious administrator with access to the Role Name field can exploit CVE-2024-1247 to inject harmful scripts.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1247?
CVE-2024-1247 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.