CVE-2024-8337: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Contact Manager with Ex

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8337 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting contact manager with export to vcf. 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 SourceCodester Contact Manager with Export to VCF 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.html. The manipulation of the argument contact_name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: remyandrade

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-30 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

remyandrade contact manager with export to vcf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy contact-manager-with-export-to-vcf || rpm -q contact-manager-with-export-to-vcf || contact-manager-with-export-to-vcf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison contact-manager-with-export-to-vcf sudo apt install contact-manager-with-export-to-vcf=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold contact-manager-with-export-to-vcf

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

dnf --showduplicates list contact-manager-with-export-to-vcf sudo dnf downgrade contact-manager-with-export-to-vcf-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add contact-manager-with-export-to-vcf

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-8337?

contact manager with export to vcf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8337 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8337 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-2024-8337 affect?

CVE-2024-8337 affects contact manager with export to vcf. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Contact Manager with Export to VCF 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.html. The manipulation of the argument con

How urgent is CVE-2024-8337?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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