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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-28713 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mblog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in Mblog Blog system v.3.5.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the theme management feature.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-03-28
Last modified	2026-07-09

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mtons

Last updated 2026-07-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-28 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-09 01:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mtons mblog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mblog || rpm -q mblog || mblog --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mblog sudo apt install mblog=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold mblog

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

dnf --showduplicates list mblog sudo dnf downgrade mblog-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mblog

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-2024-28713?

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

Is CVE-2024-28713 being exploited?

CVE-2024-28713 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-2024-28713 affect?

CVE-2024-28713 affects mblog. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Mblog Blog system v.3.5.0 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the theme management feature.

How urgent is CVE-2024-28713?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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