CVE-2024-6485

CVE-2024-6485 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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

Description

A security vulnerability has been discovered in bootstrap that could enable Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability is associated with the data-loading-text attribute within the button plugin. This vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the attribute, which would then be executed when the button's loading state is triggered.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6485?
A security vulnerability has been discovered in bootstrap that could enable Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability is associated with the data-loading-text attribute within the button plugin. This vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the attribute, which would then be executed when the button's loading state is triggered.
How severe is CVE-2024-6485?
CVE-2024-6485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-6485 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6485?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6485 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-6485 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2429.
When was CVE-2024-6485 published?
CVE-2024-6485 was published on 2024-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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