CVE-2024-0526: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0526?

url-shorting: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0526 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0526 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-2024-0526 affect?

CVE-2024-0526 affects url-shorting. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /pages/short_to_long.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0526?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0526 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting url-shorting. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /pages/short_to_long.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument shorturl leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250696. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: cxbsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-15 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cxbsoft url-shorting UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy url-shorting || rpm -q url-shorting || url-shorting --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade url-shorting

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade url-shorting

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0526?

url-shorting: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0526 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0526 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-2024-0526 affect?

CVE-2024-0526 affects url-shorting. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /pages/short_to_long.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument

How urgent is CVE-2024-0526?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-0527 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1
CVE-2024-0525 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1
CVE-2024-0524 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in CXBSoft Url-shorting up to 1.3.1

References

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