CVE-2024-39097: There is an Open Redirect vulnerability in Gnuboard v6.0.4 and below via the `url` parameter in login path.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-39097?

gnuboard: upgrade to 6.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-39097 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39097 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-2024-39097 affect?

CVE-2024-39097 affects gnuboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). There is an Open Redirect vulnerability in Gnuboard v6.0.4 and below via the `url` parameter in login path.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-39097?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-39097 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting gnuboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is an Open Redirect vulnerability in Gnuboard v6.0.4 and below via the `url` parameter in login path.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2024-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sir

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-26 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sir gnuboard UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.0.5

Fixed in: 6.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gnuboard

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-2024-39097?

gnuboard: upgrade to 6.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-39097 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39097 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-2024-39097 affect?

CVE-2024-39097 affects gnuboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). There is an Open Redirect vulnerability in Gnuboard v6.0.4 and below via the `url` parameter in login path.

How urgent is CVE-2024-39097?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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