CVE-2024-6229: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the 'Upload Knowledge' feature of stangirard/quivr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6229?

quivr: upgrade to newer than 0.0.281. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6229 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6229 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-2024-6229 affect?

CVE-2024-6229 affects quivr. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the 'Upload Knowledge' feature of stangirard/quivr, affecting the latest version. Users can upload files via URL, which allows the insertion of malicious JavaScript payloads. These

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6229?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6229 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting quivr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the 'Upload Knowledge' feature of stangirard/quivr, affecting the latest version. Users can upload files via URL, which allows the insertion of malicious JavaScript payloads. These payloads are stored on the server and executed whenever any user clicks on a link containing the payload, leading to potential data theft, session hijacking, and reputation damage.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: quivr

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-07 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quivr quivr UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.0.281

Fixed in: newer than 0.0.281

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.0.281 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade quivr

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-2024-6229?

quivr: upgrade to newer than 0.0.281. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6229 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6229 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-2024-6229 affect?

CVE-2024-6229 affects quivr. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the 'Upload Knowledge' feature of stangirard/quivr, affecting the latest version. Users can upload files via URL, which allows the insertion of malicious JavaScript payloads. These

How urgent is CVE-2024-6229?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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