CVE-2024-6251: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in playSMS 1.4.3

Routine

LOW 2.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6251 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.4) affecting playsms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in playSMS 1.4.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file /index.php?app=main&inc=feature_phonebook&op=phonebook_list of the component New Phonebook Handler. The manipulation of the argument name/email leads to basic cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-269418 is the identifier assign

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.4 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80, CWE-79
Published	2024-06-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: playsms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-22 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

playsms playsms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison playsms sudo apt install playsms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.3> sudo apt-mark hold playsms

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

dnf --showduplicates list playsms sudo dnf downgrade playsms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.3> sudo dnf versionlock add playsms

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-2024-6251?

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

Is CVE-2024-6251 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6251 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-2024-6251 affect?

CVE-2024-6251 affects playsms. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in playSMS 1.4.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file /index.php?app=main&inc=feature_phonebook&op=phonebook_list of the component New Phonebook Handler. The manipulati

How urgent is CVE-2024-6251?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-8880 MEDIUM 5.6 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in playSMS 1.4.4/1.4.5/1.4.6/1.4.7
CVE-2024-6470 LOW 2.7 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability was found in playSMS 1.4.3
CVE-2024-6469 LOW 2.7 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability was found in playSMS 1.4.3

References

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