How severe is CVE-2024-26131?

CVE-2024-26131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-26131 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26131?

CVE-2024-26131 affects Element. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26131?

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-2024-26131 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26131 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23422.

When was CVE-2024-26131 published?

CVE-2024-26131 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26131

CVE-2024-26131 is a high-severity vulnerability in Element with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-923.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23422
Weakness: CWE-923
Affected product: Element
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Element Android is an Android Matrix Client. Element Android version 1.4.3 through 1.6.10 is vulnerable to intent redirection, allowing a third-party malicious application to start any internal activity by passing some extra parameters. Possible impact includes making Element Android display an arbitrary web page, executing arbitrary JavaScript; bypassing PIN code protection; and account takeover by spawning a login screen to send credentials to an arbitrary home server. This issue is fixed in Element Android 1.6.12. There is no known workaround to mitigate the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26131?: Element Android is an Android Matrix Client. Element Android version 1.4.3 through 1.6.10 is vulnerable to intent redirection, allowing a third-party malicious application to start any internal activity by passing some extra parameters. Possible impact includes making Element Android display an arbitrary web page, executing arbitrary JavaScript; bypassing PIN code protection; and account takeover by spawning a login screen to send credentials to an arbitrary home server. This issue is fixed in Element Android 1.6.12. There is no known workaround to mitigate the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-26131?: CVE-2024-26131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-26131 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26131?: CVE-2024-26131 affects Element. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26131?: 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-2024-26131 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26131 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23422.
When was CVE-2024-26131 published?: CVE-2024-26131 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:element:element:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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