CVE-2024-43006: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in ZZCMS2023 in the ask/show.php file at line 21

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-43006 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting zzcms. 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 exists in ZZCMS2023 in the ask/show.php file at line 21. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted POST request to /user/ask_edit.php?action=add, which includes malicious JavaScript code in the 'content' parameter. When a user visits the ask/show_{newsid}.html page, the injected script is executed in the context of the user's browser, leading to potential theft of c

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zzcms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-16 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zzcms zzcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2023

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2023

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2023 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zzcms sudo apt install zzcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_2023> sudo apt-mark hold zzcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list zzcms sudo dnf downgrade zzcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_2023> sudo dnf versionlock add zzcms

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-2024-43006?

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

Is CVE-2024-43006 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43006 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-2024-43006 affect?

CVE-2024-43006 affects zzcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in ZZCMS2023 in the ask/show.php file at line 21. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted POST request to /user/ask_edit.php?action=add, which includ

How urgent is CVE-2024-43006?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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