How severe is CVE-2024-7299?

CVE-2024-7299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-7299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7299?

CVE-2024-7299 affects Boltcms Bolt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7299?

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

Does CVE-2024-7299 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7299 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48241.

When was CVE-2024-7299 published?

CVE-2024-7299 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7299

CVE-2024-7299 is a low-severity vulnerability in Boltcms Bolt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48241
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Boltcms Bolt
Published: 2024-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /preview/page of the component Entry Preview Handler. The manipulation of the argument body leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273167. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed that the affected release tree is end-of-life.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7299?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /preview/page of the component Entry Preview Handler. The manipulation of the argument body leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273167. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. NOTE: Vendor was contacted early and confirmed that the affected release tree is end-of-life.
How severe is CVE-2024-7299?: CVE-2024-7299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-7299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7299?: CVE-2024-7299 affects Boltcms Bolt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7299 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7299 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48241.
When was CVE-2024-7299 published?: CVE-2024-7299 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boltcms:bolt:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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