CVE-2024-57599: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in DouPHP v.1.8 Release 20231203 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-57599 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting douphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in DouPHP v.1.8 Release 20231203 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the description parameter in /admin/article.php

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: douco

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-06 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

douco douphp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7_20231203

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7_20231203

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7_20231203 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison douphp sudo apt install douphp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7_20231203> sudo apt-mark hold douphp

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

dnf --showduplicates list douphp sudo dnf downgrade douphp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7_20231203> sudo dnf versionlock add douphp

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-2024-57599?

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

Is CVE-2024-57599 being exploited?

CVE-2024-57599 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-2024-57599 affect?

CVE-2024-57599 affects douphp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in DouPHP v.1.8 Release 20231203 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the description parameter in /admin/article.php

How urgent is CVE-2024-57599?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2024-7917 MEDIUM 4.7 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in DouPHP 1.7 Release 20220822

References

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