CVE-2024-9968: WebEIP v3.0 from NewType does not properly validate user input, allowing remote attackers with regular privi

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-9968 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting webeip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WebEIP v3.0 from NewType does not properly validate user input, allowing remote attackers with regular privilege to inject SQL commands to read, modify, and delete data stored in database. The affected product is no longer maintained. It is recommended to upgrade to the new product.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-10-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): TWCERT/CC · Vendor: newtype

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-15 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newtype webeip DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webeip sudo apt install webeip=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold webeip

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

dnf --showduplicates list webeip sudo dnf downgrade webeip-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add webeip

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-9968?

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

Is CVE-2024-9968 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9968 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-2024-9968 affect?

CVE-2024-9968 affects webeip. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). WebEIP v3.0 from NewType does not properly validate user input, allowing remote attackers with regular privilege to inject SQL commands to read, modify, and delete data stored in database. The affected product is no longer maintained. It

How urgent is CVE-2024-9968?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-9969 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE NewType WebEIP v3.0 does not properly validate user input, allowing a remote attacker with regular privileges

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