CVE-2024-23831: LedgerSMB is a free web-based double-entry accounting system

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-23831 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ledgersmb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LedgerSMB is a free web-based double-entry accounting system. When a LedgerSMB database administrator has an active session in /setup.pl, an attacker can trick the admin into clicking on a link which automatically submits a request to setup.pl without the admin's consent. This request can be used to create a new user account with full application (/login.pl) privileges, leading to privilege escalation. The vulnerability is patched in versions 1

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: ledgersmb

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 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ledgersmb ledgersmb UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.3.0 and < 1.10.30 · >= 1.11.0 and < 1.11.9

Fixed in: 1.10.30, 1.11.9

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.10.30 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ledgersmb

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

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

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-2024-23831?

ledgersmb: upgrade to 1.10.30, 1.11.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23831 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23831 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-2024-23831 affect?

CVE-2024-23831 affects ledgersmb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). LedgerSMB is a free web-based double-entry accounting system. When a LedgerSMB database administrator has an active session in /setup.pl, an attacker can trick the admin into clicking on a link which automatically submits a request to setup

How urgent is CVE-2024-23831?

Priority 31/100. High severity

References

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