CVE-2024-8291: Concrete CMS Stored XSS in Image Editor Background Color

Published Sep 24, 2024
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Updated

Concrete CMS versions 9.0.0 to 9.3.3 and below 8.5.19 are vulnerable to Stored XSS in Image Editor Background Color.  A rogue admin could add malicious code to the Thumbnails/Add-Type.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
composer/concrete5/concrete5<8.5.19
8.5.19
composer/concrete5/concrete5>=9.0.0<9.3.4
9.3.4
ConcreteCMS Concrete CMS>=9.0.0<9.3.3

Event History

Sep 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Sep 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:30 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8291?

CVE-2024-8291 is classified as a Stored XSS vulnerability, which can allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of another user.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8291?

To mitigate CVE-2024-8291, upgrade to Concrete CMS version 9.3.4 or later, or version 8.5.20 or later.

3

Which versions of Concrete CMS are affected by CVE-2024-8291?

Concrete CMS versions 9.0.0 to 9.3.3 and below 8.5.19 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-8291.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-8291?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-8291 include unauthorized access to sensitive user data and potential account takeovers.

5

Who can exploit the vulnerability in CVE-2024-8291?

A rogue admin with access to the Image Editor in the affected versions can exploit the vulnerability by adding malicious code.

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