CWE
79
EPSS
0.046%
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-23725: XSS

First published: Sun Jan 21 2024(Updated: )

Ghost before 5.76.0 allows XSS via a post excerpt in excerpt.js. An XSS payload can be rendered in post summaries.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
npm/ghost<5.76.0
5.76.0
Ghost Ghost Node.js<5.76.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-23725?

    CVE-2024-23725 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks via post excerpts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-23725?

    To fix CVE-2024-23725, upgrade to Ghost version 5.76.0 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2024-23725?

    CVE-2024-23725 affects Ghost versions prior to 5.76.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23725?

    CVE-2024-23725 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability that arises from improper handling of post excerpts.

  • Can CVE-2024-23725 be exploited by an unauthenticated user?

    Yes, CVE-2024-23725 can potentially be exploited by unauthenticated users if they can manipulate post excerpts.

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