CVE-2024-29879: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sentrifugo 3.2, through /sentrifugo/index.php/index/getdepartmen

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-29879 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting sentrifugo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sentrifugo 3.2, through /sentrifugo/index.php/index/getdepartments/format/html, 'business_id' parameter. The exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote user to send a specially crafted URL to the victim and steal their session data.

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	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: sapplica

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-21 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sapplica sentrifugo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sentrifugo sudo apt install sentrifugo=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo apt-mark hold sentrifugo

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

dnf --showduplicates list sentrifugo sudo dnf downgrade sentrifugo-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add sentrifugo

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-2024-29879?

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

Is CVE-2024-29879 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29879 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-2024-29879 affect?

CVE-2024-29879 affects sentrifugo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sentrifugo 3.2, through /sentrifugo/index.php/index/getdepartments/format/html, 'business_id' parameter. The exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote user to send a specially cr

How urgent is CVE-2024-29879?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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