CVE-2024-46998: baserCMS is a website development framework

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-46998?

basercms: upgrade to 5.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-46998 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46998 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-2024-46998 affect?

CVE-2024-46998 affects basercms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). baserCMS is a website development framework. Versions prior to 5.1.2 have a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Edit Email Form Settings Feature. Version 5.1.2 fixes the issue.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-46998 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting basercms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

baserCMS is a website development framework. Versions prior to 5.1.2 have a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Edit Email Form Settings Feature. Version 5.1.2 fixes the issue.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-24 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

basercms basercms UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.1.2

Fixed in: 5.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade basercms

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-46998?

basercms: upgrade to 5.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-46998 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46998 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-2024-46998 affect?

CVE-2024-46998 affects basercms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). baserCMS is a website development framework. Versions prior to 5.1.2 have a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Edit Email Form Settings Feature. Version 5.1.2 fixes the issue.

How urgent is CVE-2024-46998?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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References

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