How severe is CVE-2024-53255?

CVE-2024-53255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-53255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53255?

CVE-2024-53255 affects Boidcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-53255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50519.

When was CVE-2024-53255 published?

CVE-2024-53255 was published on 2024-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53255

CVE-2024-53255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Boidcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50519
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Boidcms
Published: 2024-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BoidCMS is a free and open-source flat file CMS for building simple websites and blogs, developed using PHP and uses JSON as a database. In affected versions a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the /admin?page=media endpoint in the file parameter, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code could be used to steal the user's session cookie, perform phishing attacks, or deface the website. This issue has been addressed in version 2.1.2 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53255?: BoidCMS is a free and open-source flat file CMS for building simple websites and blogs, developed using PHP and uses JSON as a database. In affected versions a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the /admin?page=media endpoint in the file parameter, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code could be used to steal the user's session cookie, perform phishing attacks, or deface the website. This issue has been addressed in version 2.1.2 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-53255?: CVE-2024-53255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-53255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53255?: CVE-2024-53255 affects Boidcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53255 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53255 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50519.
When was CVE-2024-53255 published?: CVE-2024-53255 was published on 2024-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boidcms:boidcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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