How severe is CVE-2024-11159?

CVE-2024-11159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-11159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-11159?

CVE-2024-11159 affects Mozilla Thunderbird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11159?

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

Does CVE-2024-11159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-11159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33677.

When was CVE-2024-11159 published?

CVE-2024-11159 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-11159

CVE-2024-11159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Thunderbird with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33677
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Mozilla Thunderbird
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Using remote content in OpenPGP encrypted messages can lead to the disclosure of plaintext. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 128.4.3 and Thunderbird < 132.0.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11159?: Using remote content in OpenPGP encrypted messages can lead to the disclosure of plaintext. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 128.4.3 and Thunderbird < 132.0.1.
How severe is CVE-2024-11159?: CVE-2024-11159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-11159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11159?: CVE-2024-11159 affects Mozilla Thunderbird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-11159 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-11159 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33677.
When was CVE-2024-11159 published?: CVE-2024-11159 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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