CVE-2024-32138: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in KaizenCo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-32138?

short url: upgrade to newer than 1.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-32138 being exploited?

CVE-2024-32138 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-2024-32138 affect?

CVE-2024-32138 affects short url. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in KaizenCoders Short URL allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Short URL: from n/a through 1.6.8.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-32138 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting short url. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in KaizenCoders Short URL allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Short URL: from n/a through 1.6.8.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: kaizencoders

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-15 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kaizencoders short url UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy short-url || rpm -q short-url || short-url --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade short-url

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade short-url

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-2024-32138?

short url: upgrade to newer than 1.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-32138 being exploited?

CVE-2024-32138 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-2024-32138 affect?

CVE-2024-32138 affects short url. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in KaizenCoders Short URL allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Short URL: from n/a through 1.6.8.

How urgent is CVE-2024-32138?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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References

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