CVE-2024-35203: Mahara before 22.10.6, 23.04.6, and 24.04.1 allows cross-site scripting (XSS) via a file, with JavaScript code

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-35203 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting mahara. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mahara before 22.10.6, 23.04.6, and 24.04.1 allows cross-site scripting (XSS) via a file, with JavaScript code as part of its name, that is uploaded via the Mahara filebrowser system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mahara

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-26 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mahara mahara UPGRADE

Affected: < 22.10.6 · >= 23.04.0 and < 23.04.6 · >= 24.04.0 and < 24.04.1

Fixed in: 22.10.6, 23.04.6, 24.04.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 23.04.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 22.10.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mahara

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 23.04.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mahara sudo apt install mahara=<VERSION_BEFORE_23.04.0> sudo apt-mark hold mahara

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mahara sudo dnf downgrade mahara-<VERSION_BEFORE_23.04.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mahara

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-35203?

mahara: upgrade to 22.10.6, 23.04.6, 24.04.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-35203 being exploited?

CVE-2024-35203 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-2024-35203 affect?

CVE-2024-35203 affects mahara. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Mahara before 22.10.6, 23.04.6, and 24.04.1 allows cross-site scripting (XSS) via a file, with JavaScript code as part of its name, that is uploaded via the Mahara filebrowser system.

How urgent is CVE-2024-35203?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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