CVE-2024-2001: A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Cockpit CMS affecting version 2.7.0

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-2001 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting cockpit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Cockpit CMS affecting version 2.7.0. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to upload an infected PDF file and store a malicious JavaScript payload to be executed when the file is uploaded.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

agentejo cockpit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cockpit sudo apt install cockpit=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold cockpit

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

dnf --showduplicates list cockpit sudo dnf downgrade cockpit-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cockpit

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-2001?

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

Is CVE-2024-2001 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2001 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-2024-2001 affect?

CVE-2024-2001 affects cockpit. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Cockpit CMS affecting version 2.7.0. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to upload an infected PDF file and store a malicious JavaScript payload to be executed when the file is upload

How urgent is CVE-2024-2001?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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