CVE-2024-22718: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Form Tools 3.1.1 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the cl

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CRITICAL 9.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-22718 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting form tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Form Tools 3.1.1 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the client_id parameter in the application URL.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: formtools

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-11 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

formtools form tools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy form-tools || rpm -q form-tools || form-tools --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison form-tools sudo apt install form-tools=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold form-tools

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

dnf --showduplicates list form-tools sudo dnf downgrade form-tools-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add form-tools

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-2024-22718?

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

Is CVE-2024-22718 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22718 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-2024-22718 affect?

CVE-2024-22718 affects form tools. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Form Tools 3.1.1 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the client_id parameter in the application URL.

How urgent is CVE-2024-22718?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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