CVE-2024-5409: RhinOS 3.0-1190 is vulnerable to an XSS via the "tamper" parameter in /admin/lib/phpthumb/phpthumb.php

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-5409 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting rhinos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RhinOS 3.0-1190 is vulnerable to an XSS via the "tamper" parameter in /admin/lib/phpthumb/phpthumb.php. An attacker could create a malicious URL and send it to a victim to obtain their session details.

Why this priority

High severity

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

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 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: saltos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-27 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

saltos rhinos DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 1190

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rhinos sudo apt install rhinos=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold rhinos

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

dnf --showduplicates list rhinos sudo dnf downgrade rhinos-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add rhinos

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-2024-5409?

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

Is CVE-2024-5409 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5409 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-2024-5409 affect?

CVE-2024-5409 affects rhinos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). RhinOS 3.0-1190 is vulnerable to an XSS via the "tamper" parameter in /admin/lib/phpthumb/phpthumb.php. An attacker could create a malicious URL and send it to a victim to obtain their session details.

How urgent is CVE-2024-5409?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-5408 HIGH 7.1 DOWNGRADE Vulnerability in RhinOS 3.0-1190 consisting of an XSS through the "search" parameter of /portal/search.htm
CVE-2024-5407 CRITICAL 10.0 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability in RhinOS 3.0-1190 could allow PHP code injection through the "search" parameter in /portal/se

References

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