How severe is CVE-2024-12021?

CVE-2024-12021 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2024-12021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12021?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-12021 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12021 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54338.

When was CVE-2024-12021 published?

CVE-2024-12021 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12021

CVE-2024-12021 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54338
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2025-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Coverity versions prior to 2024.9.0 are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in various administrative interfaces. The impact of exploitation may result in the compromise of local accounts managed by the Coverity platform as well as other standard impacts resulting from cross-site scripting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12021?: Coverity versions prior to 2024.9.0 are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in various administrative interfaces. The impact of exploitation may result in the compromise of local accounts managed by the Coverity platform as well as other standard impacts resulting from cross-site scripting.
How severe is CVE-2024-12021?: CVE-2024-12021 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-12021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12021?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-12021 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12021 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54338.
When was CVE-2024-12021 published?: CVE-2024-12021 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.blackduck.com/s/article/Black-Duck-Product-Security-Advisory-CVE-2024-12021

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