Description Preview
CVE-2024-6531 is a security vulnerability identified in Bootstrap, specifically affecting version 4.0.0 and earlier versions up to 4.6.2. The vulnerability arises from the carousel component, where the `data-slide` and `data-slide-to` attributes can be manipulated through the `href` attribute of anchor (`<a>`) tags. This lack of proper input sanitization can lead to XSS attacks, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser. The potential impact includes unauthorized data access and manipulation, making it critical for users of affected Bootstrap versions to address this issue promptly.
Overview
- CVE ID: CVE-2024-6531
- Vendor: Bootstrap
- Affected Versions: 4.0.0 to 4.6.2
- Impact: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- CVSS Score: 6.4 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- User Interaction Required: Yes
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: Low
Remediation
To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2024-6531, users are advised to update Bootstrap to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability. Specifically, upgrading to Bootstrap version 4.6.3 or later is recommended. Additionally, developers should ensure that any user-generated content is properly sanitized before being rendered in the application to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Medium
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
