CVE-2024-0720: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FactoMineR FactoInvestigate up to 1.9

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0720?

factoinvestigate: upgrade to newer than 1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0720 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0720 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-2024-0720 affect?

CVE-2024-0720 affects factoinvestigate. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FactoMineR FactoInvestigate up to 1.9. Affected is an unknown function of the component HTML Report Generator. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0720?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0720 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting factoinvestigate. 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 FactoMineR FactoInvestigate up to 1.9. Affected is an unknown function of the component HTML Report Generator. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251544. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but d

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: factominer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-19 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

factominer factoinvestigate UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade factoinvestigate

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-2024-0720?

factoinvestigate: upgrade to newer than 1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0720 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0720 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-2024-0720 affect?

CVE-2024-0720 affects factoinvestigate. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FactoMineR FactoInvestigate up to 1.9. Affected is an unknown function of the component HTML Report Generator. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible

How urgent is CVE-2024-0720?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

References

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