CVE-2024-0647: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sparksuite SimpleMDE up to 1.11.2

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0647?

simplemde: upgrade to newer than 1.11.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0647 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0647 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-2024-0647 affect?

CVE-2024-0647 affects simplemde. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sparksuite SimpleMDE up to 1.11.2. This affects an unknown part of the component iFrame Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate t

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0647?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0647 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting simplemde. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sparksuite SimpleMDE up to 1.11.2. This affects an unknown part of the component iFrame Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-251373 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: sparksuite

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-17 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sparksuite simplemde UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.11.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.11.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.11.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simplemde

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-2024-0647?

simplemde: upgrade to newer than 1.11.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0647 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0647 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-2024-0647 affect?

CVE-2024-0647 affects simplemde. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sparksuite SimpleMDE up to 1.11.2. This affects an unknown part of the component iFrame Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate t

How urgent is CVE-2024-0647?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

References

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