CVE-2024-7299: UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A vulnerability was found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-7299 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting bolt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

** 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

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: boltcms

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-31 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boltcms bolt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bolt || rpm -q bolt || bolt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bolt sudo apt install bolt=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold bolt

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bolt sudo dnf downgrade bolt-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add bolt

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-7299?

bolt: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7299 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7299 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-7299 affect?

CVE-2024-7299 affects bolt. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). ** 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-7299?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-34086 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Bolt CMS versions 3.7.0 and earlier contain a chain of vulnerabilities that together allow an authenticated us
CVE-2024-7300 LOW 3.5 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1

References

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CVE-2024-7299: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability was found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1