CVE-2024-49661: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lew Ayot

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49661?

leenk.me: upgrade to newer than 2.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-49661 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49661 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-2024-49661 affect?

CVE-2024-49661 affects leenk.me. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lew Ayotte leenk.me leenkme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects leenk.me: from n/a through <= 2.16.0.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49661 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting leenk.me. 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 Lew Ayotte leenk.me leenkme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects leenk.me: from n/a through <= 2.16.0.

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 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: leenk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-29 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

leenk leenk.me UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.16.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.16.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy leenk.me || rpm -q leenk.me || leenk.me --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.16.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade leenk.me

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade leenk.me

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-2024-49661?

leenk.me: upgrade to newer than 2.16.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49661 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49661 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-2024-49661 affect?

CVE-2024-49661 affects leenk.me. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lew Ayotte leenk.me leenkme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects leenk.me: from n/a through <= 2.16.0.

How urgent is CVE-2024-49661?

Priority 32/100. High severity

References

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