CVE-2024-45962

Name: CVE-2024-45962
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-02T20:15:11.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45962 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. October 3.6.30 allows an authenticated admin account to upload a PDF file containing malicious JavaScript into the target system. If the file is accessed through the website, it could lead to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack or execute arbitrary code via a crafted JavaScript to the target.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

October 3.6.30 allows an authenticated admin account to upload a PDF file containing malicious JavaScript into the target system. If the file is accessed through the website, it could lead to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack or execute arbitrary code via a crafted JavaScript to the target.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Octobercms	October	3.6.30

References

https://grimthereaperteam.medium.com/october-cms-3-6-30-stored-xss-ddf2be7a226eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45962?

How severe is CVE-2024-45962?

CVE-2024-45962 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45962?

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Source: NVD / NIST