How severe is CVE-2024-24157?

CVE-2024-24157 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-2024-24157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24157?

CVE-2024-24157 affects Sir Gnuboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24157?

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

Does CVE-2024-24157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21581.

When was CVE-2024-24157 published?

CVE-2024-24157 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24157

CVE-2024-24157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sir Gnuboard 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21581
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sir Gnuboard
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Gnuboard g6 / https://github.com/gnuboard/g6 commit c2cc1f5069e00491ea48618d957332d90f6d40e4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via board.py.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24157?: Gnuboard g6 / https://github.com/gnuboard/g6 commit c2cc1f5069e00491ea48618d957332d90f6d40e4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via board.py.
How severe is CVE-2024-24157?: CVE-2024-24157 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-2024-24157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24157?: CVE-2024-24157 affects Sir Gnuboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24157?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-24157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21581.
When was CVE-2024-24157 published?: CVE-2024-24157 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/gnuboard/g6/issues/314

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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