CVE-2024-50848: An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Import object and Translation Memory import functionalities

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-50848 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting worldserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Import object and Translation Memory import functionalities of WorldServer v11.8.2 to access sensitive information and execute arbitrary commands via supplying a crafted .tmx file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2024-11-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rws

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-18 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rws worldserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.8.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.8.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison worldserver sudo apt install worldserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.8.2> sudo apt-mark hold worldserver

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

dnf --showduplicates list worldserver sudo dnf downgrade worldserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.8.2> sudo dnf versionlock add worldserver

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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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-2024-50848?

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

Is CVE-2024-50848 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50848 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-2024-50848 affect?

CVE-2024-50848 affects worldserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Import object and Translation Memory import functionalities of WorldServer v11.8.2 to access sensitive information and execute arbitrary commands via supplying a crafted .tmx file.

How urgent is CVE-2024-50848?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-50849 MEDIUM 4.8 DOWNGRADE A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Rules" functionality of WorldServer v11.8.2 allows a

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