How severe is CVE-2024-45962?

CVE-2024-45962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45962?

CVE-2024-45962 affects Octobercms October. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45962?

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

Does CVE-2024-45962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3061.

When was CVE-2024-45962 published?

CVE-2024-45962 was published on 2024-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45962

CVE-2024-45962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Octobercms October with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3061
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Octobercms October
Published: 2024-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45962?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-45962?: CVE-2024-45962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45962?: CVE-2024-45962 affects Octobercms October. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3061.
When was CVE-2024-45962 published?: CVE-2024-45962 was published on 2024-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://grimthereaperteam.medium.com/october-cms-3-6-30-stored-xss-ddf2be7a226e

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:octobercms:october:3.6.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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