CVE-2024-22163: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shield S

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-22163?

shield security: upgrade to newer than 18.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-22163 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22163 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-2024-22163 affect?

CVE-2024-22163 affects shield security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shield Security Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shield Security

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-22163 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting shield security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shield Security Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security: from n/a through 18.5.7.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: getshieldsecurity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-31 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getshieldsecurity shield security UPGRADE

Affected: <= 18.5.7

Fixed in: newer than 18.5.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shield-security || rpm -q shield-security || shield-security --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 18.5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shield-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shield-security

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-2024-22163?

shield security: upgrade to newer than 18.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-22163 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22163 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-2024-22163 affect?

CVE-2024-22163 affects shield security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shield Security Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shield Security

How urgent is CVE-2024-22163?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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