CVE-2024-9291

Name: CVE-2024-9291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-27T21:15:03.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9291 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in kalvinGit kvf-admin up to f12a94dc1ebb7d1c51ee978a85e4c7ed75c620ff. Affected is an unknown function of the file /ueditor/upload?configPath=ueditor/config.json&action=uploadfile of the component XML File Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in kalvinGit kvf-admin up to f12a94dc1ebb7d1c51ee978a85e4c7ed75c620ff. Affected is an unknown function of the file /ueditor/upload?configPath=ueditor/config.json&action=uploadfile of the component XML File Handler. The manipulation of the argument upfile 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. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The GitHub repository of the project did not receive an update for more than two years.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kvf-Admin Project	Kvf-Admin	<= 2022-02-12

References

https://github.com/daxiangya/kvf-admin/issues/1Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/user-attachments/files/17058501/kvf-admin_xss.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.278784Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.278784Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.411202Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9291?

How severe is CVE-2024-9291?

CVE-2024-9291 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9291?

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Source: NVD / NIST