CVE-2024-25166: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in 71CMS v.1.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-25166 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting 71cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in 71CMS v.1.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the uploadfile action parameter in the controller.php file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xiaocheng-keji

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-27 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xiaocheng-keji 71cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy 71cms || rpm -q 71cms || 71cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison 71cms sudo apt install 71cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold 71cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list 71cms sudo dnf downgrade 71cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add 71cms

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-2024-25166?

71cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25166 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25166 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-2024-25166 affect?

CVE-2024-25166 affects 71cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in 71CMS v.1.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the uploadfile action parameter in the controller.php file.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25166?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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