CVE-2024-40510: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in openPetra v.2023.02 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive informa

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HIGH 8.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-40510 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting openpetra. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in openPetra v.2023.02 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the serverMCommon.asmx function.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openpetra

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-27 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openpetra openpetra DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2023.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2023.02

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2023.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openpetra sudo apt install openpetra=<VERSION_BEFORE_2023.02> sudo apt-mark hold openpetra

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

dnf --showduplicates list openpetra sudo dnf downgrade openpetra-<VERSION_BEFORE_2023.02> sudo dnf versionlock add openpetra

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-40510?

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

Is CVE-2024-40510 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40510 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-2024-40510 affect?

CVE-2024-40510 affects openpetra. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in openPetra v.2023.02 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the serverMCommon.asmx function.

How urgent is CVE-2024-40510?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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