PatchTheCVECVE-2024-32981: Silverstripe framework is the PHP framework forming the base for the Silverstripe CMS
CVE-2024-32981 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Silverstripe framework is the PHP framework forming the base for the Silverstripe CMS. In affected versions a bad actor with access to edit content in the CMS could add send a specifically crafted encoded payload to the server, which could be used to inject a JavaScript payload on the front end of the site. The payload would be sanitised on the client-side, but server-side sanitisation doesn't catch it. The server-side sanitisation logic has been
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 72%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-07-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-32981?
framework: upgrade to 5.2.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-32981 being exploited?
CVE-2024-32981 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-2024-32981 affect?
CVE-2024-32981 affects framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Silverstripe framework is the PHP framework forming the base for the Silverstripe CMS. In affected versions a bad actor with access to edit content in the CMS could add send a specifically crafted encoded payload to the server, which could
How urgent is CVE-2024-32981?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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