How severe is CVE-2024-10491?

CVE-2024-10491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-10491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10491?

CVE-2024-10491 affects Openjsf Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10491?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-10491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3174.

When was CVE-2024-10491 published?

CVE-2024-10491 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10491

CVE-2024-10491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openjsf Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3174
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Openjsf Express
Published: 2024-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in the Express response.links function, allowing for arbitrary resource injection in the Link header when unsanitized data is used. The issue arises from improper sanitization in `Link` header values, which can allow a combination of characters like `,`, `;`, and `<>` to preload malicious resources. This vulnerability is especially relevant for dynamic parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10491?: A vulnerability has been identified in the Express response.links function, allowing for arbitrary resource injection in the Link header when unsanitized data is used. The issue arises from improper sanitization in `Link` header values, which can allow a combination of characters like `,`, `;`, and `<>` to preload malicious resources. This vulnerability is especially relevant for dynamic parameters.
How severe is CVE-2024-10491?: CVE-2024-10491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-10491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10491?: CVE-2024-10491 affects Openjsf Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-10491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3174.
When was CVE-2024-10491 published?: CVE-2024-10491 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-10491

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openjsf:express:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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