CVE-2024-30488: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Katie Zo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-30488?

zotpress: upgrade to 7.3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-30488 being exploited?

CVE-2024-30488 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-2024-30488 affect?

CVE-2024-30488 affects zotpress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Katie Zotpress zotpress.This issue affects Zotpress: from n/a through <= 7.3.7.

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-30488 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting zotpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Katie Zotpress zotpress.This issue affects Zotpress: from n/a through <= 7.3.7.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: katieseaborn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-29 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

katieseaborn zotpress UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.3.8

Fixed in: 7.3.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zotpress

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-30488?

zotpress: upgrade to 7.3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-30488 being exploited?

CVE-2024-30488 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-2024-30488 affect?

CVE-2024-30488 affects zotpress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Katie Zotpress zotpress.This issue affects Zotpress: from n/a through <= 7.3.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-30488?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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