CVE-2024-33253: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GUnet OpenEclass E-learning Platform version 3.15 and before allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-33253?

openeclass: upgrade to newer than 3.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-33253 being exploited?

CVE-2024-33253 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-2024-33253 affect?

CVE-2024-33253 affects openeclass. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GUnet OpenEclass E-learning Platform version 3.15 and before allows a authenticated privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code via the title and description fields of the badge template editing

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-33253?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-33253 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting openeclass. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GUnet OpenEclass E-learning Platform version 3.15 and before allows a authenticated privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code via the title and description fields of the badge template editing function.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openeclass

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-13 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openeclass openeclass UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.15

Fixed in: newer than 3.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openeclass

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-2024-33253?

openeclass: upgrade to newer than 3.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-33253 being exploited?

CVE-2024-33253 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-2024-33253 affect?

CVE-2024-33253 affects openeclass. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GUnet OpenEclass E-learning Platform version 3.15 and before allows a authenticated privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code via the title and description fields of the badge template editing

How urgent is CVE-2024-33253?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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