How severe is CVE-2024-12901?

CVE-2024-12901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12901?

CVE-2024-12901 affects Qianfox Foxcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12901?

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

Does CVE-2024-12901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51181.

When was CVE-2024-12901 published?

CVE-2024-12901 was published on 2024-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12901

CVE-2024-12901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qianfox Foxcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51181
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Qianfox Foxcms
Published: 2024-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FoxCMS up to 1.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /app/api/controller/Site.php of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument password leads to improper authorization. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12901?: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FoxCMS up to 1.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /app/api/controller/Site.php of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument password leads to improper authorization. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2024-12901?: CVE-2024-12901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12901?: CVE-2024-12901 affects Qianfox Foxcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51181.
When was CVE-2024-12901 published?: CVE-2024-12901 was published on 2024-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qianfox:foxcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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