CVE-2024-49633: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Designin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49633?

directorypress: upgrade to 3.6.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-49633 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49633 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-2024-49633 affect?

CVE-2024-49633 affects directorypress. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Designinvento DirectoryPress directorypress allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects DirectoryPress: from n/a through <= 3.6.19.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49633 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting directorypress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Designinvento DirectoryPress directorypress allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects DirectoryPress: from n/a through <= 3.6.19.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: designinvento

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-07 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

designinvento directorypress UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6.20

Fixed in: 3.6.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.6.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade directorypress

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-2024-49633?

directorypress: upgrade to 3.6.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49633 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49633 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-2024-49633 affect?

CVE-2024-49633 affects directorypress. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Designinvento DirectoryPress directorypress allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects DirectoryPress: from n/a through <= 3.6.19.

How urgent is CVE-2024-49633?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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