CVE-2024-24215: An issue in the component /cgi-bin/GetJsonValue.cgi of Cellinx NVT Web Server 5.0.0.014 allows attackers to le

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-24215 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting nvt web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the component /cgi-bin/GetJsonValue.cgi of Cellinx NVT Web Server 5.0.0.014 allows attackers to leak configuration information via a crafted POST request.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cellinx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-08 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cellinx nvt web server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.0.014

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0.014

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nvt-web-server || rpm -q nvt-web-server || nvt-web-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0.014 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nvt-web-server sudo apt install nvt-web-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.014> sudo apt-mark hold nvt-web-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list nvt-web-server sudo dnf downgrade nvt-web-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.014> sudo dnf versionlock add nvt-web-server

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-2024-24215?

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

Is CVE-2024-24215 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24215 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-2024-24215 affect?

CVE-2024-24215 affects nvt web server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue in the component /cgi-bin/GetJsonValue.cgi of Cellinx NVT Web Server 5.0.0.014 allows attackers to leak configuration information via a crafted POST request.

How urgent is CVE-2024-24215?

Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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