CVE-2024-2078: A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been found in HelpDeskZ affecting version 2.0.2 and earlier

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-2078?

helpdeskz: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-2078 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2078 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-2024-2078 affect?

CVE-2024-2078 affects helpdeskz. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been found in HelpDeskZ affecting version 2.0.2 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted JavaScript payload within the email field and partially take

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-2078?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-2078 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting helpdeskz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been found in HelpDeskZ affecting version 2.0.2 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted JavaScript payload within the email field and partially take control of an authenticated user's browser session.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-01 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

helpdeskz helpdeskz UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade helpdeskz

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-2024-2078?

helpdeskz: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2078 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2078 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-2024-2078 affect?

CVE-2024-2078 affects helpdeskz. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been found in HelpDeskZ affecting version 2.0.2 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to send a specially crafted JavaScript payload within the email field and partially take

How urgent is CVE-2024-2078?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-46226 MEDIUM 4.8 UPGRADE A stored cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HelpDeskZ < v2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arb

References

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