CVE-2022-24573: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin interface in Element-IT HTTP Commander 7.0.0 al

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-24573 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting http commander. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin interface in Element-IT HTTP Commander 7.0.0 allows unauthenticated users to get admin access by injecting a malicious script in the User-Agent field.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-03-03
Last modified	2026-07-09

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: element-it

Last updated 2026-07-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-03 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-09 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

element-it http commander UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.0 and < 5.3.6 · 7.0.0

Fixed in: 5.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy http-commander || rpm -q http-commander || http-commander --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade http-commander

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade http-commander

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison http-commander sudo apt install http-commander=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold http-commander

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list http-commander sudo dnf downgrade http-commander-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add http-commander

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2022-24573?

http commander: upgrade to 5.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24573 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24573 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-2022-24573 affect?

CVE-2022-24573 affects http commander. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin interface in Element-IT HTTP Commander 7.0.0 allows unauthenticated users to get admin access by injecting a malicious script in the User-Agent field.

How urgent is CVE-2022-24573?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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