CVE-2024-2016: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ZhiCms 4.0

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MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-2016 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting zhicms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ZhiCms 4.0. Affected is the function index of the file app/manage/controller/setcontroller.php. The manipulation of the argument sitename leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-255270 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: zhicms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-21 02:52 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zhicms zhicms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zhicms sudo apt install zhicms=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold zhicms

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

dnf --showduplicates list zhicms sudo dnf downgrade zhicms-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add zhicms

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-2024-2016?

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

Is CVE-2024-2016 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2016 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-2024-2016 affect?

CVE-2024-2016 affects zhicms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ZhiCms 4.0. Affected is the function index of the file app/manage/controller/setcontroller.php. The manipulation of the argument sitename leads to code injection. It is possibl

How urgent is CVE-2024-2016?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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