CVE-2024-7099: netease-youdao/qanything version 1.4.1 contains a vulnerability where unsafe data obtained from user input is

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-7099 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting qanything. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

netease-youdao/qanything version 1.4.1 contains a vulnerability where unsafe data obtained from user input is concatenated in SQL queries, leading to SQL injection. The affected functions include `get_knowledge_base_name`, `from_status_to_status`, `delete_files`, and `get_file_by_status`. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially stealing information from the database. The issue is fixed in version 1

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-10-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-13 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qanything qanything DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison qanything sudo apt install qanything=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold qanything

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

dnf --showduplicates list qanything sudo dnf downgrade qanything-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add qanything

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-2024-7099?

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

Is CVE-2024-7099 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7099 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-2024-7099 affect?

CVE-2024-7099 affects qanything. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). netease-youdao/qanything version 1.4.1 contains a vulnerability where unsafe data obtained from user input is concatenated in SQL queries, leading to SQL injection. The affected functions include `get_knowledge_base_name`, `from_status_to_s

How urgent is CVE-2024-7099?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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