How severe is CVE-2024-26020?

CVE-2024-26020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-26020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26020?

CVE-2024-26020 affects Ankiweb Anki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26020?

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

Does CVE-2024-26020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2309.

When was CVE-2024-26020 published?

CVE-2024-26020 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26020

CVE-2024-26020 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ankiweb Anki with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2309
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Ankiweb Anki
Published: 2024-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary script execution vulnerability exists in the MPV functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to a arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send malicious flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26020?: An arbitrary script execution vulnerability exists in the MPV functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to a arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send malicious flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-26020?: CVE-2024-26020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-26020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26020?: CVE-2024-26020 affects Ankiweb Anki. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-26020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2309.
When was CVE-2024-26020 published?: CVE-2024-26020 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ankiweb:anki:24.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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