CVE-2024-7300: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-7300 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.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file /bolt/editcontent/showcases of the component Showcase Creation Handler. The manipulation of the argument title/textarea leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer suppo

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 66%)
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-2024-7300?

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

Is CVE-2024-7300 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7300 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-2024-7300 affect?

CVE-2024-7300 affects bolt. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Bolt CMS 3.7.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file /bolt/editcontent/showcases of the component Showcase Creation Handler. The manipulation of the argument title/textarea

How urgent is CVE-2024-7300?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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