CVE-2024-37160: Formwork is a flat file-based Content Management System (CMS)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37160?

formwork: upgrade to 1.13.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37160 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37160 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-2024-37160 affect?

CVE-2024-37160 affects formwork. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Formwork is a flat file-based Content Management System (CMS). An attackers (requires administrator privilege) to execute arbitrary web scripts by modifying site options via /panel/options/site. This type of attack is suitable for persisten

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37160?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37160 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting formwork. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Formwork is a flat file-based Content Management System (CMS). An attackers (requires administrator privilege) to execute arbitrary web scripts by modifying site options via /panel/options/site. This type of attack is suitable for persistence, affecting visitors across all pages (except the dashboard). This vulnerability is fixed in 1.13.1.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: formwork project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

formwork project formwork UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.13.1

Fixed in: 1.13.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.13.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade formwork

Note

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

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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-2024-37160?

formwork: upgrade to 1.13.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37160 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37160 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-2024-37160 affect?

CVE-2024-37160 affects formwork. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Formwork is a flat file-based Content Management System (CMS). An attackers (requires administrator privilege) to execute arbitrary web scripts by modifying site options via /panel/options/site. This type of attack is suitable for persisten

How urgent is CVE-2024-37160?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2025-65956 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Formwork is a flat file-based Content Management System (CMS)
CVE-2026-27198 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Formwork is a flat file-based Content Management System (CMS)

References

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