CVE-2024-6182: A vulnerability was found in LabVantage LIMS 2017

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6182 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting labvantage lims. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in LabVantage LIMS 2017. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /labvantage/rc?command=page&page=LV_ViewSampleSpec&oosonly=Y&_sdialog=Y. The manipulation of the argument sdcid/keyid1 leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-269153 was assigned to this vulnerability

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: labvantage

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-20 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

labvantage labvantage lims DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2017

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2017

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy labvantage-lims || rpm -q labvantage-lims || labvantage-lims --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2017 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison labvantage-lims sudo apt install labvantage-lims=<VERSION_BEFORE_2017> sudo apt-mark hold labvantage-lims

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

dnf --showduplicates list labvantage-lims sudo dnf downgrade labvantage-lims-<VERSION_BEFORE_2017> sudo dnf versionlock add labvantage-lims

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6182?

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

Is CVE-2024-6182 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6182 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-2024-6182 affect?

CVE-2024-6182 affects labvantage lims. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability was found in LabVantage LIMS 2017. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /labvantage/rc?command=page&page=LV_ViewSampleSpec&oosonly=Y&_sdialog=Y. The manipulation of the arg

How urgent is CVE-2024-6182?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2024-6181 LOW 3.5 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability was found in LabVantage LIMS 2017

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