CVE-2024-12901: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FoxCMS up to 1.2

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12901?

foxcms: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12901 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12901 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-2024-12901 affect?

CVE-2024-12901 affects foxcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FoxCMS up to 1.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /app/api/controller/Site.php of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument passwo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12901?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-12901 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting foxcms. 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 FoxCMS up to 1.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /app/api/controller/Site.php of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument password leads to improper authorization. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266, CWE-285
Published	2024-12-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: qianfox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-23 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qianfox foxcms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade foxcms

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-2024-12901?

foxcms: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12901 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12901 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-2024-12901 affect?

CVE-2024-12901 affects foxcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FoxCMS up to 1.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /app/api/controller/Site.php of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument passwo

How urgent is CVE-2024-12901?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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