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

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-9969 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting webeip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NewType WebEIP v3.0 does not properly validate user input, allowing a remote attacker with regular privileges to insert JavaScript into specific parameters, resulting in a Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack. The affected product is no longer maintained. It is recommended to upgrade to the new product.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
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 04:15 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-2024-9969?

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

Is CVE-2024-9969 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9969 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-2024-9969 affect?

CVE-2024-9969 affects webeip. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). NewType WebEIP v3.0 does not properly validate user input, allowing a remote attacker with regular privileges to insert JavaScript into specific parameters, resulting in a Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attack. The affected product is

How urgent is CVE-2024-9969?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-9968 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE WebEIP v3.0 from NewType does not properly validate user input, allowing remote attackers with regular privi

References

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