CVE-2024-6484: XSS in Bootstrap carousel component
First published: Thu Jul 11 2024(Updated: )
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.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.webjars.npm:bootstrap | >=2.0.0<=3.4.1 | |
| maven/org.webjars:bootstrap | >=2.0.0<=3.4.1 | |
| composer/twbs/bootstrap | >=2.0.0<=3.4.1 | |
| nuget/bootstrap.sass | >=2.0.0<=3.4.1 | |
| rubygems/bootstrap-sass | >=2.0.0<=3.4.1 | |
| nuget/bootstrap | >=2.0.0<=3.4.1 | |
| rubygems/bootstrap | >=2.0.0<=3.4.1 | |
| npm/bootstrap | >=2.0.0<=3.4.1 | |
| npm/bootstrap-sass | >=2.0.0<=3.4.3 | |
| Twitter Bootstrap | >=3.2.0<=3.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-6484
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6484
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/bootstrap-sass/CVE-2024-6484.yml
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/bootstrap/CVE-2024-6484.yml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9mvj-f7w8-pvh2 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6484?
CVE-2024-6484 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability categorized as high severity.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6484?
To fix CVE-2024-6484, update Bootstrap to a version newer than 3.4.1.
Which versions of Bootstrap are affected by CVE-2024-6484?
Bootstrap versions between 2.0.0 and 3.4.1 are affected by CVE-2024-6484.
What component of Bootstrap does CVE-2024-6484 affect?
CVE-2024-6484 affects the carousel component of Bootstrap.
What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2024-6484?
CVE-2024-6484 can be exploited to execute Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
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