CVE-2024-42906: TestLink before v.1.9.20 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the pop-up on upload file

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42906?

testlink: upgrade to 1.9.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42906 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42906 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-2024-42906 affect?

CVE-2024-42906 affects testlink. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). TestLink before v.1.9.20 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the pop-up on upload file. When uploading a file, the XSS payload can be entered into the file name.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-42906?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-42906 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting testlink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

TestLink before v.1.9.20 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the pop-up on upload file. When uploading a file, the XSS payload can be entered into the file name.

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	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: testlink

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 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

testlink testlink UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.20

Fixed in: 1.9.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade testlink

Note

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

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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-2024-42906?

testlink: upgrade to 1.9.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42906 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42906 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-2024-42906 affect?

CVE-2024-42906 affects testlink. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). TestLink before v.1.9.20 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the pop-up on upload file. When uploading a file, the XSS payload can be entered into the file name.

How urgent is CVE-2024-42906?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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