CVE-2024-34241: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Rocketsoft Rocket LMS 1.9 allows an administrator to store a Jav

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-34241 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting rocket lms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Rocketsoft Rocket LMS 1.9 allows an administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the admin web interface when creating new courses and new course notifications.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rocketsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-17 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rocketsoft rocket lms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rocket-lms || rpm -q rocket-lms || rocket-lms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rocket-lms sudo apt install rocket-lms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo apt-mark hold rocket-lms

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

dnf --showduplicates list rocket-lms sudo dnf downgrade rocket-lms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo dnf versionlock add rocket-lms

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Rocket LMS 1.9 - Persistent Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

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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-2024-34241?

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

Is CVE-2024-34241 being exploited?

CVE-2024-34241 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-2024-34241 affect?

CVE-2024-34241 affects rocket lms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Rocketsoft Rocket LMS 1.9 allows an administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the admin web interface when creating new courses and new course notifications.

How urgent is CVE-2024-34241?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

References

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