How severe is CVE-2024-55342?

CVE-2024-55342 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-55342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55342?

CVE-2024-55342 affects Dotnetfoundation Piranha Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55342?

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

Does CVE-2024-55342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-55342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3578.

When was CVE-2024-55342 published?

CVE-2024-55342 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-55342

CVE-2024-55342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotnetfoundation Piranha Cms 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% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3578
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dotnetfoundation Piranha Cms
Published: 2024-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A file upload functionality in Piranha CMS 11.1 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload a crafted PDF file to /manager/media. This PDF can contain malicious JavaScript code, which is executed when a victim user opens or interacts with the PDF in their web browser, leading to a XSS vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55342?: A file upload functionality in Piranha CMS 11.1 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload a crafted PDF file to /manager/media. This PDF can contain malicious JavaScript code, which is executed when a victim user opens or interacts with the PDF in their web browser, leading to a XSS vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-55342?: CVE-2024-55342 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-55342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55342?: CVE-2024-55342 affects Dotnetfoundation Piranha Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55342?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-55342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-55342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3578.
When was CVE-2024-55342 published?: CVE-2024-55342 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dotnetfoundation:piranha_cms:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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