CVE-2024-4974: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-4974 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting simple chat system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /register.php. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-264540.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: code-projects

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-16 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

code-projects simple chat system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-chat-system || rpm -q simple-chat-system || simple-chat-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simple-chat-system sudo apt install simple-chat-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold simple-chat-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list simple-chat-system sudo dnf downgrade simple-chat-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-chat-system

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-4974?

simple chat system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4974 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4974 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-2024-4974 affect?

CVE-2024-4974 affects simple chat system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /register.php. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. It is p

How urgent is CVE-2024-4974?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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