CVE-2024-41446: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alkacon OpenCMS v17.0 allows attackers to execute arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-41446 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting opencms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alkacon OpenCMS v17.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the image parameter under the Create/Modify article function.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-04-21
Last modified	2026-07-05

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alkacon

Last updated 2026-07-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-21 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-05 16:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alkacon opencms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 17.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 17.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison opencms sudo apt install opencms=<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold opencms

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

dnf --showduplicates list opencms sudo dnf downgrade opencms-<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add opencms

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-2024-41446?

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

Is CVE-2024-41446 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41446 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-2024-41446 affect?

CVE-2024-41446 affects opencms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alkacon OpenCMS v17.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the image parameter under the Create/Modify article function.

How urgent is CVE-2024-41446?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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