Is CVE-2024-45962 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-45962 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-09-29.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-45962?

CVE-2024-45962 has a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2024-45962?

Patch guidance is available from octobercms security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2024-45962.

CVE-2024-45962 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

October 3.6.30 allows an authenticated admin account to upload a PDF file containing malicious JavaScript into the target system. If the file is accessed through the website, it could lead to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack or execute arbitrary code via a crafted JavaScript to the target.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-79 · Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Metadata

Primary Vendor: OCTOBERCMS
Published: 10/2/2024
Last Modified: 9/29/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2024-45962

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