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CVE-2024-6370: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in LabVantage LIMS 2017

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Routine
LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6370 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting laboratory information management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in LabVantage LIMS 2017. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /labvantage/rc?command=file&file=WEB-OPAL/pagetypes/bulletins/sendbulletin.jsp of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument bulletinbody leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The asso

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score3.5 (Low)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2024-06-27
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: labvantage

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

labvantage laboratory information management system DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2017
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2017
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy laboratory-information-management-system || rpm -q laboratory-information-management-system || laboratory-information-management-system --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2017 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison laboratory-information-management-system sudo apt install laboratory-information-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_2017> sudo apt-mark hold laboratory-information-management-system
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list laboratory-information-management-system sudo dnf downgrade laboratory-information-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_2017> sudo dnf versionlock add laboratory-information-management-system
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.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-6370?

laboratory information management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6370 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6370 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-2024-6370 affect?

CVE-2024-6370 affects laboratory information management system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in LabVantage LIMS 2017. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /labvantage/rc?command=file&file=WEB-OPAL/pagetypes/bulletins/sendbulletin.jsp of the compon

How urgent is CVE-2024-6370?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

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