CVE-2024-8652
CVE-2024-8652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netcat Netcat Content Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- CVSS v4: 5.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49325
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Netcat Netcat Content Management System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in NetCat CMS allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in a user's browser when they visit specific path on the site. This issue affects NetCat CMS v. 6.4.0.24126.2 and possibly others. Apply patch from vendor https://netcat.ru/ https://netcat.ru/] . Versions 6.4.0.24248 and on have the patch.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8652?
- A vulnerability in NetCat CMS allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in a user's browser when they visit specific path on the site. This issue affects NetCat CMS v. 6.4.0.24126.2 and possibly others. Apply patch from vendor https://netcat.ru/ https://netcat.ru/] . Versions 6.4.0.24248 and on have the patch.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8652?
- CVE-2024-8652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-8652 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-8652?
- CVE-2024-8652 affects Netcat Netcat Content Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-8652?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-8652 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-8652 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49325.
- When was CVE-2024-8652 published?
- CVE-2024-8652 was published on 2024-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:netcat:netcat_content_management_system:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
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