CVE-2024-50861: The ip_mod_dns_key_form.cgi request in GestioIP v3.5.7 is vulnerable to Stored XSS

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-50861 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting gestioip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ip_mod_dns_key_form.cgi request in GestioIP v3.5.7 is vulnerable to Stored XSS. An attacker can inject malicious code into the "TSIG Key" field, which is saved in the database and triggers XSS when viewed, enabling data exfiltration and CSRF attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gestioip

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-14 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gestioip gestioip DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gestioip sudo apt install gestioip=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.7> sudo apt-mark hold gestioip

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

dnf --showduplicates list gestioip sudo dnf downgrade gestioip-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.7> sudo dnf versionlock add gestioip

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: GestioIP 3.5.7 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting (Stored XSS)

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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-50861?

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

Is CVE-2024-50861 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50861 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-2024-50861 affect?

CVE-2024-50861 affects gestioip. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The ip_mod_dns_key_form.cgi request in GestioIP v3.5.7 is vulnerable to Stored XSS. An attacker can inject malicious code into the "TSIG Key" field, which is saved in the database and triggers XSS when viewed, enabling data exfiltration and

How urgent is CVE-2024-50861?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-50859 MEDIUM 4.8 DOWNGRADE The ip_import_acl_csv request in GestioIP v3.5.7 is vulnerable to Reflected XSS
CVE-2024-50858 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple endpoints in GestioIP v3.5.7 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CVE-2024-50857 MEDIUM 4.8 DOWNGRADE The ip_do_job request in GestioIP v3.5.7 is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2024-48760 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE An issue in GestioIP v3.5.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file upload function

References

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