How severe is CVE-2024-12871?

CVE-2024-12871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12871?

CVE-2024-12871 affects Infiniflow Ragflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12871?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-12871 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12871 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6989.

When was CVE-2024-12871 published?

CVE-2024-12871 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12871

CVE-2024-12871 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Infiniflow Ragflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6989
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Infiniflow Ragflow
Published: 2025-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XSS vulnerability in infiniflow/ragflow version 0.12.0 allows an attacker to upload a malicious PDF file to the knowledge base. When the file is viewed within Ragflow, the payload is executed in the context of the user's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, data exfiltration, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim, compromising sensitive user data and affecting the integrity of the entire application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12871?: An XSS vulnerability in infiniflow/ragflow version 0.12.0 allows an attacker to upload a malicious PDF file to the knowledge base. When the file is viewed within Ragflow, the payload is executed in the context of the user's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, data exfiltration, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim, compromising sensitive user data and affecting the integrity of the entire application.
How severe is CVE-2024-12871?: CVE-2024-12871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12871 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12871?: CVE-2024-12871 affects Infiniflow Ragflow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12871?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12871 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12871 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6989.
When was CVE-2024-12871 published?: CVE-2024-12871 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:infiniflow:ragflow:0.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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