CVE-2024-22533: Before Beetl v3.15.12, the rendering template has a server-side template injection (SSTI) vulnerability

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-22533 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting beetl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Before Beetl v3.15.12, the rendering template has a server-side template injection (SSTI) vulnerability. When the incoming template is controllable, it will be filtered by the DefaultNativeSecurityManager blacklist. Because blacklist filtering is not strict, the blacklist can be bypassed, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xiandafu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-02 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xiandafu beetl DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.15.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.15.12

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.15.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison beetl sudo apt install beetl=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.15.12> sudo apt-mark hold beetl

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

dnf --showduplicates list beetl sudo dnf downgrade beetl-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.15.12> sudo dnf versionlock add beetl

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-2024-22533?

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

Is CVE-2024-22533 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22533 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-2024-22533 affect?

CVE-2024-22533 affects beetl. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Before Beetl v3.15.12, the rendering template has a server-side template injection (SSTI) vulnerability. When the incoming template is controllable, it will be filtered by the DefaultNativeSecurityManager blacklist. Because blacklist filter

How urgent is CVE-2024-22533?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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