CVE-2024-22938: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in BossCMS v.1.3.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and es

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-22938 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting bosscms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in BossCMS v.1.3.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via the init function in admin.class.php component.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2024-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bosscms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-30 01:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bosscms bosscms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bosscms sudo apt install bosscms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold bosscms

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

dnf --showduplicates list bosscms sudo dnf downgrade bosscms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bosscms

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-2024-22938?

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

Is CVE-2024-22938 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22938 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-2024-22938 affect?

CVE-2024-22938 affects bosscms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Insecure Permissions vulnerability in BossCMS v.1.3.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via the init function in admin.class.php component.

How urgent is CVE-2024-22938?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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