CVE-2024-36656: In MintHCM 4.0.3, a registered user can execute arbitrary JavaScript code and achieve a reflected Cross-site S

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-36656 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting minthcm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In MintHCM 4.0.3, a registered user can execute arbitrary JavaScript code and achieve a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: minthcm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

minthcm minthcm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison minthcm sudo apt install minthcm=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold minthcm

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

dnf --showduplicates list minthcm sudo dnf downgrade minthcm-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add minthcm

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-2024-36656?

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

Is CVE-2024-36656 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36656 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-2024-36656 affect?

CVE-2024-36656 affects minthcm. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). In MintHCM 4.0.3, a registered user can execute arbitrary JavaScript code and achieve a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack.

How urgent is CVE-2024-36656?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

References

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