CVE-2023-34444: Combodo iTop is a simple, web based IT Service Management tool

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-34444 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting itop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Combodo iTop is a simple, web based IT Service Management tool. When displaying pages/ajax.searchform.php XSS are possible for scripts outside of script tags. This issue has been fixed in versions 2.7.9, 3.0.4, 3.1.0. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-11-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: combodo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-05 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

combodo itop UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.9 · >= 3.0.0 and < 3.0.4

Fixed in: 2.7.9, 3.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade itop

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 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison itop sudo apt install itop=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold itop

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

dnf --showduplicates list itop sudo dnf downgrade itop-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add itop

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-2023-34444?

itop: upgrade to 2.7.9, 3.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-34444 being exploited?

CVE-2023-34444 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-2023-34444 affect?

CVE-2023-34444 affects itop. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Combodo iTop is a simple, web based IT Service Management tool. When displaying pages/ajax.searchform.php XSS are possible for scripts outside of script tags. This issue has been fixed in versions 2.7.9, 3.0.4, 3.1.0. All users are advised

How urgent is CVE-2023-34444?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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