CVE-2024-37629: SummerNote v0.9.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the Code View Function.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-37629 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting summernote. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SummerNote v0.9.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the Code View Function.

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	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: summernote

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-12 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

summernote summernote DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8.18

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8.18

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison summernote sudo apt install summernote=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.18> sudo apt-mark hold summernote

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

dnf --showduplicates list summernote sudo dnf downgrade summernote-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.18> sudo dnf versionlock add summernote

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.

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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-2024-37629?

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

Is CVE-2024-37629 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37629 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-2024-37629 affect?

CVE-2024-37629 affects summernote. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). SummerNote v0.9.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the Code View Function.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37629?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-29504 HIGH 7.6 UPGRADE Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Summernote v.0.8.18 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbti

References

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