CVE-2024-34191: htmly v2.9.6 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the delete_post() function

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-34191 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting htmly. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

htmly v2.9.6 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the delete_post() function at admin.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted request.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-35
Published	2024-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: htmly

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-14 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

htmly htmly DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.9.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison htmly sudo apt install htmly=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.6> sudo apt-mark hold htmly

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list htmly sudo dnf downgrade htmly-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.6> sudo dnf versionlock add htmly

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-34191?

htmly: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-34191 being exploited?

CVE-2024-34191 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-2024-34191 affect?

CVE-2024-34191 affects htmly. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). htmly v2.9.6 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the delete_post() function at admin.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted request.

How urgent is CVE-2024-34191?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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