CVE-2024-6936: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in formtools.org Form Tools 3.1.1

Routine

LOW 2.7DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6936 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting form tools. 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, has been found in formtools.org Form Tools 3.1.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/settings/index.php?page=accounts of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument Page Theme leads to code injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: formtools

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-21 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

formtools form tools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy form-tools || rpm -q form-tools || form-tools --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison form-tools sudo apt install form-tools=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold form-tools

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

dnf --showduplicates list form-tools sudo dnf downgrade form-tools-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add form-tools

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-2024-6936?

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

Is CVE-2024-6936 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6936 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-2024-6936 affect?

CVE-2024-6936 affects form tools. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in formtools.org Form Tools 3.1.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/settings/index.php?page=accounts of the component Setting Handler. The man

How urgent is CVE-2024-6936?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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