CVE-2024-12359: A vulnerability was found in code-projects Admin Dashboard 1.0

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-12359 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting admin dashboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Admin Dashboard 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /vendor_management.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The initial researcher advisory mentions contradicting product names.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-94
Published	2024-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: code-projects

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-09 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

code-projects admin dashboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy admin-dashboard || rpm -q admin-dashboard || admin-dashboard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison admin-dashboard sudo apt install admin-dashboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold admin-dashboard

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list admin-dashboard sudo dnf downgrade admin-dashboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add admin-dashboard

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.

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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-2024-12359?

admin dashboard: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12359 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12359 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-2024-12359 affect?

CVE-2024-12359 affects admin dashboard. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability was found in code-projects Admin Dashboard 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /vendor_management.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to cross site s

How urgent is CVE-2024-12359?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

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