CVE-2024-55009: A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AutoBib - Bibliographic collection management system 3

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-55009?

autobib: upgrade to newer than 3.1.140. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-55009 being exploited?

CVE-2024-55009 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-55009 affect?

CVE-2024-55009 affects autobib. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AutoBib - Bibliographic collection management system 3.1.140 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript in the context of a victim's browser via injecting a crafted p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-55009?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-55009 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting autobib. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AutoBib - Bibliographic collection management system 3.1.140 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript in the context of a victim's browser via injecting a crafted payload into the WCE=topFrame&WCU= parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: datax

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-19 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datax autobib UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1.140

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.140

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.140 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade autobib

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade autobib

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-55009?

autobib: upgrade to newer than 3.1.140. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-55009 being exploited?

CVE-2024-55009 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-2024-55009 affect?

CVE-2024-55009 affects autobib. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AutoBib - Bibliographic collection management system 3.1.140 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript in the context of a victim's browser via injecting a crafted p

How urgent is CVE-2024-55009?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

References

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