CVE-2024-9917: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in HuangDou UTCMS V9

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MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-9917 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting usualtoolcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in HuangDou UTCMS V9. This affects an unknown part of the file app/modules/ut-template/admin/template_creat.php. The manipulation of the argument content leads to deserialization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	8.8% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-10-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: usualtool

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 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

usualtool usualtoolcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison usualtoolcms sudo apt install usualtoolcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0> sudo apt-mark hold usualtoolcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list usualtoolcms sudo dnf downgrade usualtoolcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add usualtoolcms

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-2024-9917?

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

Is CVE-2024-9917 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9917 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-2024-9917 affect?

CVE-2024-9917 affects usualtoolcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in HuangDou UTCMS V9. This affects an unknown part of the file app/modules/ut-template/admin/template_creat.php. The manipulation of the argument content leads to deserialization.

How urgent is CVE-2024-9917?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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CVE-2024-9918 MEDIUM 4.7 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability has been found in HuangDou UTCMS V9 and classified as critical
CVE-2024-9916 HIGH 7.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in HuangDou UTCMS V9

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