How severe is CVE-2024-25436?

CVE-2024-25436 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-2024-25436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25436?

CVE-2024-25436 affects Sfu Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25436?

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

Does CVE-2024-25436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22765.

When was CVE-2024-25436 published?

CVE-2024-25436 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25436

CVE-2024-25436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sfu Open Journal Systems 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% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22765
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sfu Open Journal Systems
Published: 2024-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Production module of Pkp Ojs v3.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Input subject field under the Add Discussion function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25436?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Production module of Pkp Ojs v3.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Input subject field under the Add Discussion function.
How severe is CVE-2024-25436?: CVE-2024-25436 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-2024-25436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25436?: CVE-2024-25436 affects Sfu Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22765.
When was CVE-2024-25436 published?: CVE-2024-25436 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sfu:open_journal_systems:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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