CVE-2024-25438: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Submission module of Pkp Ojs v3.3 allows attackers to execut

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-25438 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.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Submission module of Pkp Ojs v3.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Input subject field under the Add Discussion function.

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	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: public knowledge project

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 07:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

public knowledge project open journal systems DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3.0-0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3.0-0

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 3.3.0-0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-journal-systems sudo apt install open-journal-systems=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.0-0> 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_3.3.0-0> 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-2024-25438?

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

Is CVE-2024-25438 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25438 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-2024-25438 affect?

CVE-2024-25438 affects open journal systems. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Submission module of Pkp Ojs v3.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Input subject field under the Add Discussion function.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25438?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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