CVE-2020-24902: Quixplorer <=2.4.1 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of user

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-24902?

quixplorer: upgrade to 2.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-24902 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24902 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-24902 affect?

CVE-2020-24902 affects quixplorer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). Quixplorer <=2.4.1 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of user supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute a script in a victim'

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-24902?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2020-24902 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting quixplorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Quixplorer <=2.4.1 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of user supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute a script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-01-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: quixplorer project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-01-07 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quixplorer project quixplorer UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.1 · 2.4.1 beta

Fixed in: 2.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quixplorer || rpm -q quixplorer || quixplorer --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade quixplorer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade quixplorer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Quixplorer <=2.4.1 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-24902?

quixplorer: upgrade to 2.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-24902 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24902 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-24902 affect?

CVE-2020-24902 affects quixplorer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). Quixplorer <=2.4.1 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of user supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute a script in a victim'

How urgent is CVE-2020-24902?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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