CVE-2024-41813: txtdot is an HTTP proxy that parses only text, links, and pictures from pages, removing ads and heavy scripts

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-41813 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting txtdot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

txtdot is an HTTP proxy that parses only text, links, and pictures from pages, removing ads and heavy scripts. Starting in version 1.4.0 and prior to version 1.6.1, a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the `/proxy` route of txtdot allows remote attackers to use the server as a proxy to send HTTP GET requests to arbitrary targets and retrieve information in the internal network. Version 1.6.1 patches the issue.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2024-07-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: txtdot

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-26 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

txtdot txtdot UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.4.0 and < 1.6.1

Fixed in: 1.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade txtdot

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison txtdot sudo apt install txtdot=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold txtdot

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list txtdot sudo dnf downgrade txtdot-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add txtdot

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-2024-41813?

txtdot: upgrade to 1.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41813 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41813 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-2024-41813 affect?

CVE-2024-41813 affects txtdot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). txtdot is an HTTP proxy that parses only text, links, and pictures from pages, removing ads and heavy scripts. Starting in version 1.4.0 and prior to version 1.6.1, a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the `/proxy` route of

How urgent is CVE-2024-41813?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-41812 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE txtdot is an HTTP proxy that parses only text, links, and pictures from pages, removing ads and heavy scripts

References

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