CVE-2024-40347: A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hyland Alfresco Platform 23.2.1-r96 allows attackers t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-40347?

alfresco content services: upgrade to 23.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-40347 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40347 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-2024-40347 affect?

CVE-2024-40347 affects alfresco content services. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hyland Alfresco Platform 23.2.1-r96 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's browser via injecting a crafted payload into the parameter htmlid.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-40347?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-40347 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting alfresco content services. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hyland Alfresco Platform 23.2.1-r96 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's browser via injecting a crafted payload into the parameter htmlid.

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 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hyland

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-20 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hyland alfresco content services UPGRADE

Affected: < 23.3

Fixed in: 23.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy alfresco-content-services || rpm -q alfresco-content-services || alfresco-content-services --version

2. UPGRADE to 23.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade alfresco-content-services

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade alfresco-content-services

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-2024-40347?

alfresco content services: upgrade to 23.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-40347 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40347 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-2024-40347 affect?

CVE-2024-40347 affects alfresco content services. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hyland Alfresco Platform 23.2.1-r96 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's browser via injecting a crafted payload into the parameter htmlid.

How urgent is CVE-2024-40347?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-49964 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Hyland Alfresco Community Edition through 7.2.0
CVE-2021-41792 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Hyland org.alfresco:alfresco-content-services through 6.2.2.18 and org.alfresco:alf
CVE-2021-41790 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Hyland org.alfresco:alfresco-content-services through 7.0.1.2

References

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