CVE-2024-30262: Contao is an open source content management system

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-30262?

contao: upgrade to 4.13.40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-30262 being exploited?

CVE-2024-30262 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-30262 affect?

CVE-2024-30262 affects contao. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to version 4.13.40, when a frontend member changes their password in the personal data or the password lost module, the corresponding remember-me tokens are not removed. If someone c

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-30262?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-30262 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting contao. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to version 4.13.40, when a frontend member changes their password in the personal data or the password lost module, the corresponding remember-me tokens are not removed. If someone compromises an account and is able to get a remember-me token, changing the password would not be enough to reclaim control over the account. Version 4.13.40 contains a fix for the issue. As a workaround, disabl

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-384, CWE-613
Published	2024-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: contao

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-09 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

contao contao UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.13.40

Fixed in: 4.13.40

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.13.40 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade contao

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade contao

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-30262?

contao: upgrade to 4.13.40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-30262 being exploited?

CVE-2024-30262 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-2024-30262 affect?

CVE-2024-30262 affects contao. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to version 4.13.40, when a frontend member changes their password in the personal data or the password lost module, the corresponding remember-me tokens are not removed. If someone c

How urgent is CVE-2024-30262?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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