CVE-2024-50983: FlightPath 7.5 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows authenticated remote attacker

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-50983 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting flightpath. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FlightPath 7.5 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows authenticated remote attackers with administrative rights to inject arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user by including a malicious payload into the Last Name section in the Create/Edit Faculty/Staff User or Create/Edit Student User sections.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: getflightpath

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-15 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getflightpath flightpath DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flightpath sudo apt install flightpath=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5> sudo apt-mark hold flightpath

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

dnf --showduplicates list flightpath sudo dnf downgrade flightpath-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5> sudo dnf versionlock add flightpath

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-2024-50983?

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

Is CVE-2024-50983 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50983 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-2024-50983 affect?

CVE-2024-50983 affects flightpath. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). FlightPath 7.5 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows authenticated remote attackers with administrative rights to inject arbitrary JavaScript in the web browser of a user by including a malicious payload into the

How urgent is CVE-2024-50983?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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