CVE-2024-37257: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in M

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37257?

permalink manager lite: upgrade to 2.4.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37257 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37257 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-2024-37257 affect?

CVE-2024-37257 affects permalink manager lite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Maciej Bis Permalink Manager Lite allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Permalink Manager Lite: from n/a through 2.4.3.3.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37257 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting permalink manager lite. 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 Maciej Bis Permalink Manager Lite allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Permalink Manager Lite: from n/a through 2.4.3.3.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: permalink manager lite project

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 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

permalink manager lite project permalink manager lite UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.3.4

Fixed in: 2.4.3.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy permalink-manager-lite || rpm -q permalink-manager-lite || permalink-manager-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade permalink-manager-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade permalink-manager-lite

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-2024-37257?

permalink manager lite: upgrade to 2.4.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37257 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37257 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-2024-37257 affect?

CVE-2024-37257 affects permalink manager lite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Maciej Bis Permalink Manager Lite allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Permalink Manager Lite: from n/a through 2.4.3.3.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37257?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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