CVE-2024-55279: Uguu through 1.8.9 allows Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via JavaScript in XML files.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-55279?

uguu: upgrade to newer than 1.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-55279 being exploited?

CVE-2024-55279 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-2024-55279 affect?

CVE-2024-55279 affects uguu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Uguu through 1.8.9 allows Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via JavaScript in XML files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-55279?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.0UPGRADE

CVE-2024-55279 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting uguu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uguu through 1.8.9 allows Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via JavaScript in XML files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: uguu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-24 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

uguu uguu UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.8.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.8.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.8.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade uguu

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-2024-55279?

uguu: upgrade to newer than 1.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-55279 being exploited?

CVE-2024-55279 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-2024-55279 affect?

CVE-2024-55279 affects uguu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Uguu through 1.8.9 allows Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via JavaScript in XML files.

How urgent is CVE-2024-55279?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

References

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