CVE-2024-9699
CWE-79Published: March 20, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability in the file upload functionality of the FlatPress CMS admin panel (version latest) allows an attacker to upload a file with a JavaScript payload disguised as a filename. This can lead to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack if the uploaded file is accessed by other users. The issue is fixed in version 1.4.dev.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9699 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-9699 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts