How severe is CVE-2024-9699?

CVE-2024-9699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-9699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9699?

CVE-2024-9699 affects Flatpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9699?

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

Does CVE-2024-9699 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9699 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6840.

When was CVE-2024-9699 published?

CVE-2024-9699 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9699

CVE-2024-9699 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flatpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6840
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Flatpress
Published: 2025-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the file upload functionality of the FlatPress CMS admin panel (version latest) allows an attacker to upload a file with a JavaScript payload disguised as a filename. This can lead to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack if the uploaded file is accessed by other users. The issue is fixed in version 1.4.dev.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9699?: A vulnerability in the file upload functionality of the FlatPress CMS admin panel (version latest) allows an attacker to upload a file with a JavaScript payload disguised as a filename. This can lead to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack if the uploaded file is accessed by other users. The issue is fixed in version 1.4.dev.
How severe is CVE-2024-9699?: CVE-2024-9699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-9699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9699?: CVE-2024-9699 affects Flatpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9699?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9699 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9699 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6840.
When was CVE-2024-9699 published?: CVE-2024-9699 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flatpress:flatpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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