Is CVE-2024-9291 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-9291 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-9291 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-9291 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-9291?

CVE-2024-9291 has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2024-9291

CWE-79Published: September 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in kalvinGit kvf-admin up to f12a94dc1ebb7d1c51ee978a85e4c7ed75c620ff. Affected is an unknown function of the file /ueditor/upload?configPath=ueditor/config.json&action=uploadfile of the component XML File Handler. The manipulation of the argument upfile leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The GitHub repository of the project did not receive an update for more than two years.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-9291 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.