CVE-2024-8370: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Grocy up to 4.2.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8370?

grocy: upgrade to newer than 4.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8370 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8370 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-8370 affect?

CVE-2024-8370 affects grocy. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Grocy up to 4.2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /api/files/recipepictures/ of the component SVG File Upload Handler. The manipulation of the argument force_serve_

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8370?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8370 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting grocy. 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 Grocy up to 4.2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /api/files/recipepictures/ of the component SVG File Upload Handler. The manipulation of the argument force_serve_as with the input picture' leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still do

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: grocy project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-01 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

grocy project grocy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade grocy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade grocy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-8370?

grocy: upgrade to newer than 4.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8370 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8370 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-2024-8370 affect?

CVE-2024-8370 affects grocy. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Grocy up to 4.2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /api/files/recipepictures/ of the component SVG File Upload Handler. The manipulation of the argument force_serve_

How urgent is CVE-2024-8370?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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