CVE-2017-11128: Bolt CMS Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Summary
CVE-2017-11128: Bolt stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). Affects bolt/bolt versions 3.2.14. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Bolt CMS is a popular content management system that allows users to create and manage websites. It provides a user-friendly interface for creating and editing content, making it a popular choice for developers and website owners. However, Bolt CMS version 3.2.14 is vulnerable to a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious code into the Title field of a New Entry, which can then be executed by unsuspecting users who view the content.
Vulnerability Detail
The stored XSS vulnerability in Bolt CMS version 3.2.14 arises from insufficient input sanitization in the Title field of a New Entry. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the Title field, which is not properly filtered or escaped. When other users view the affected content, the injected code is executed in their browsers, potentially leading to various consequences such as session hijacking, defacement, or the theft of sensitive information.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can manually sanitize and escape any user-generated content before displaying it on their websites. This can be achieved by using appropriate functions or libraries that sanitize and escape HTML, such as the htmlspecialchars function in PHP. By applying this workaround, the risk of executing malicious code is mitigated until the CMS is updated to a secure version.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Bolt CMS version 3.2.14 is vulnerable to a stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious code into the Title field of a New Entry, which can be executed by unsuspecting users. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to upgrade to a patched version of Bolt CMS and properly sanitize and escape user-generated content. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Bolt CMS is a content management system that allows users to create and manage websites. It provides a user-friendly interface for content creation and editing.
A stored XSS vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious code into a website or web application. This code is then executed by unsuspecting users who view the affected content, potentially leading to various consequences.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the Title field of a New Entry in Bolt CMS. When other users view the affected content, the injected code is executed in their browsers.
The potential consequences of this vulnerability include session hijacking, defacement of websites, and the theft of sensitive information.
To protect your Bolt CMS installation, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version that includes the necessary security fixes. Additionally, ensure that all user-generated content is properly sanitized and escaped.
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