How severe is CVE-2024-45612?

CVE-2024-45612 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45612?

CVE-2024-45612 affects Contao. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45612?

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

Does CVE-2024-45612 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45612 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2699.

When was CVE-2024-45612 published?

CVE-2024-45612 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45612

CVE-2024-45612 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Contao 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2699
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Contao
Published: 2024-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions an untrusted user can inject insert tags into the canonical tag, which are then replaced on the web page (front end). Users are advised to update to Contao 4.13.49, 5.3.15 or 5.4.3. Users unable to upgrade should disable canonical tags in the root page settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45612?: Contao is an Open Source CMS. In affected versions an untrusted user can inject insert tags into the canonical tag, which are then replaced on the web page (front end). Users are advised to update to Contao 4.13.49, 5.3.15 or 5.4.3. Users unable to upgrade should disable canonical tags in the root page settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-45612?: CVE-2024-45612 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45612?: CVE-2024-45612 affects Contao. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45612 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45612 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2699.
When was CVE-2024-45612 published?: CVE-2024-45612 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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