CVE-2024-24512: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Pkp OJS v.3.4 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the input

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-24512 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting open journal systems. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Pkp OJS v.3.4 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the input subtitle component.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pkp.sfu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-01 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pkp.sfu open journal systems DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-journal-systems || rpm -q open-journal-systems || open-journal-systems --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-journal-systems sudo apt install open-journal-systems=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3> sudo apt-mark hold open-journal-systems

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

dnf --showduplicates list open-journal-systems sudo dnf downgrade open-journal-systems-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add open-journal-systems

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-2024-24512?

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

Is CVE-2024-24512 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24512 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-2024-24512 affect?

CVE-2024-24512 affects open journal systems. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Pkp OJS v.3.4 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the input subtitle component.

How urgent is CVE-2024-24512?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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