CVE-2024-9970: The FlowMaster BPM Plus system from NewType has a privilege escalation vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9970?

flowmaster bpm plus: upgrade to 5.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9970 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9970 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-2024-9970 affect?

CVE-2024-9970 affects flowmaster bpm plus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The FlowMaster BPM Plus system from NewType has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Remote attackers with regular privileges can elevate their privileges to administrator by tampering with a specific cookie.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9970 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting flowmaster bpm plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The FlowMaster BPM Plus system from NewType has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Remote attackers with regular privileges can elevate their privileges to administrator by tampering with a specific cookie.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-565
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 flowmaster bpm plus UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.3.1

Fixed in: 5.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy flowmaster-bpm-plus || rpm -q flowmaster-bpm-plus || flowmaster-bpm-plus --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flowmaster-bpm-plus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flowmaster-bpm-plus

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-2024-9970?

flowmaster bpm plus: upgrade to 5.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9970 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9970 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-2024-9970 affect?

CVE-2024-9970 affects flowmaster bpm plus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The FlowMaster BPM Plus system from NewType has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Remote attackers with regular privileges can elevate their privileges to administrator by tampering with a specific cookie.

How urgent is CVE-2024-9970?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-9971 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The specific query functionality in the FlowMaster BPM Plus from NewType does not properly restrict user input

References

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