How severe is CVE-2024-22048?

CVE-2024-22048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-22048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22048?

CVE-2024-22048 affects Gov.uk Govuk Tech Docs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22048?

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

Does CVE-2024-22048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-1419.

When was CVE-2024-22048 published?

CVE-2024-22048 was published on 2024-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22048

CVE-2024-22048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gov.uk Govuk Tech Docs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-1419
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Gov.uk Govuk Tech Docs
Published: 2024-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22048?: govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.
How severe is CVE-2024-22048?: CVE-2024-22048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-22048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22048?: CVE-2024-22048 affects Gov.uk Govuk Tech Docs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-1419.
When was CVE-2024-22048 published?: CVE-2024-22048 was published on 2024-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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