PatchTheCVECVE-2024-47556: Pre-Auth RCE via Path Traversal
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HIGH 8.3UPGRADE
CVE-2024-47556 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting freeflow core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Pre-Auth RCE via Path Traversal
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2024-10-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
xerox freeflow core UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0 and < 7.0.11
Fixed in: 7.0.11
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy freeflow-core || rpm -q freeflow-core || freeflow-core --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade freeflow-core
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade freeflow-core
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 7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison freeflow-core
sudo apt install freeflow-core=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0>
sudo apt-mark hold freeflow-core
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list freeflow-core
sudo dnf downgrade freeflow-core-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add freeflow-core
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.
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-2024-47556?
freeflow core: upgrade to 7.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-47556 being exploited?
CVE-2024-47556 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-2024-47556 affect?
CVE-2024-47556 affects freeflow core. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Pre-Auth RCE via Path Traversal
How urgent is CVE-2024-47556?
Priority 40/100. High severity
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