PatchTheCVECVE-2024-47559: Authenticated RCE via Path Traversal
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HIGH 7.6DOWNGRADE
CVE-2024-47559 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting freeflow core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Authenticated RCE via Path Traversal
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.6 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 57%) |
| 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 DOWNGRADE
Affected: 7.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
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. No fixed release: 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
2. No fixed release: 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-2024-47559?
freeflow core: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-47559 being exploited?
CVE-2024-47559 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-2024-47559 affect?
CVE-2024-47559 affects freeflow core. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Authenticated RCE via Path Traversal
How urgent is CVE-2024-47559?
Priority 37/100. High severity
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