CVE-2024-1304: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool that affects versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1304?

monitool: upgrade to 4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1304 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1304 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-2024-1304 affect?

CVE-2024-1304 affects monitool. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool that affects versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to send a specially crafted javascript payload to an authenticated user and partially hij

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1304?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1304 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting monitool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool that affects versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to send a specially crafted javascript payload to an authenticated user and partially hijack their browser session.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: badgermeter

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-12 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

badgermeter monitool UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7

Fixed in: 4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade monitool

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-2024-1304?

monitool: upgrade to 4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1304 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1304 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-2024-1304 affect?

CVE-2024-1304 affects monitool. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool that affects versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to send a specially crafted javascript payload to an authenticated user and partially hij

How urgent is CVE-2024-1304?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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