CVE-2024-37120: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in B

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37120?

responsive tabs: upgrade to newer than 4.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37120 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37120 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-2024-37120 affect?

CVE-2024-37120 affects responsive tabs. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari Tabs allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Tabs: from n/a through 4.0.6.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37120?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37120 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting responsive tabs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari Tabs allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Tabs: from n/a through 4.0.6.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: oxilab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-22 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oxilab responsive tabs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.6

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy responsive-tabs || rpm -q responsive-tabs || responsive-tabs --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade responsive-tabs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade responsive-tabs

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-2024-37120?

responsive tabs: upgrade to newer than 4.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37120 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37120 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-2024-37120 affect?

CVE-2024-37120 affects responsive tabs. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Biplob Adhikari Tabs allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Tabs: from n/a through 4.0.6.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37120?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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