CVE-2026-24741: ConvertXis a self-hosted online file converter

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-24741?

convertx: upgrade to 0.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-24741 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24741 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-2026-24741 affect?

CVE-2026-24741 affects convertx. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). ConvertXis a self-hosted online file converter. In versions prior to 0.17.0, the `POST /delete` endpoint uses a user-controlled `filename` value to construct a filesystem path and deletes it via `unlink` without sufficient validation. By su

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-24741?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-24741 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting convertx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ConvertXis a self-hosted online file converter. In versions prior to 0.17.0, the `POST /delete` endpoint uses a user-controlled `filename` value to construct a filesystem path and deletes it via `unlink` without sufficient validation. By supplying path traversal sequences (e.g., `../`), an attacker can delete arbitrary files outside the intended uploads directory, limited only by the permissions of the server process. Version 0.17.0 fixes the iss

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: c4illin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-27 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

c4illin convertx UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.17.0

Fixed in: 0.17.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade convertx

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade convertx

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2026-24741?

convertx: upgrade to 0.17.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-24741 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24741 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-2026-24741 affect?

CVE-2026-24741 affects convertx. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). ConvertXis a self-hosted online file converter. In versions prior to 0.17.0, the `POST /delete` endpoint uses a user-controlled `filename` value to construct a filesystem path and deletes it via `unlink` without sufficient validation. By su

How urgent is CVE-2026-24741?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-66449 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE ConvertXis a self-hosted online file converter

References

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