CVE-2024-2593: Vulnerability in AMSS++ version 4.31, which does not sufficiently encode user-controlled input, resulting in a

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-2593 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting amss\+\+. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in AMSS++ version 4.31, which does not sufficiently encode user-controlled input, resulting in a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability through /amssplus/modules/book/main/bookdetail_group.php, in the 'b_id' parameter. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to send a specially crafted URL to an authenticated user and steal their session cookie credentials.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: amss\+\+ project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-18 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amss\+\+ project amss\+\+ DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.31

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.31

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy amss++ || rpm -q amss++ || amss++ --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.31 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison amss++ sudo apt install amss++=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.31> sudo apt-mark hold amss++

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

dnf --showduplicates list amss++ sudo dnf downgrade amss++-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.31> sudo dnf versionlock add amss++

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-2024-2593?

amss\+\+: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2593 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2593 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-2024-2593 affect?

CVE-2024-2593 affects amss\+\+. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Vulnerability in AMSS++ version 4.31, which does not sufficiently encode user-controlled input, resulting in a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability through /amssplus/modules/book/main/bookdetail_group.php, in the 'b_id' parameter. This

How urgent is CVE-2024-2593?

Priority 34/100. High severity

Software pages

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