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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9971?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-9971 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9971 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-2024-9971 affect?

CVE-2024-9971 affects flowmaster bpm plus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The specific query functionality in the FlowMaster BPM Plus from NewType does not properly restrict user input, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to inject SQL commands to read, modify, or delete database contents.

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9971 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 specific query functionality in the FlowMaster BPM Plus from NewType does not properly restrict user input, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to inject SQL commands to read, modify, or delete database contents.

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 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 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-2024-9971?

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

Is CVE-2024-9971 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9971 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-2024-9971 affect?

CVE-2024-9971 affects flowmaster bpm plus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The specific query functionality in the FlowMaster BPM Plus from NewType does not properly restrict user input, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to inject SQL commands to read, modify, or delete database contents.

How urgent is CVE-2024-9971?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-9970 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The FlowMaster BPM Plus system from NewType has a privilege escalation vulnerability

References

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