How severe is CVE-2024-26495?

CVE-2024-26495 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-2024-26495 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-2024-26495?

CVE-2024-26495 affects Friendica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26495?

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

Does CVE-2024-26495 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26495 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23760.

When was CVE-2024-26495 published?

CVE-2024-26495 was published on 2024-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26495

CVE-2024-26495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Friendica 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-2024-23760
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Friendica
Published: 2024-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Friendica versions after v.2023.12, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the BBCode tags in the post content and post comments function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26495?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Friendica versions after v.2023.12, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the BBCode tags in the post content and post comments function.
How severe is CVE-2024-26495?: CVE-2024-26495 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-2024-26495 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-2024-26495?: CVE-2024-26495 affects Friendica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-26495 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26495 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23760.
When was CVE-2024-26495 published?: CVE-2024-26495 was published on 2024-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/friendica/friendica/issues/13884

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:friendica:friendica:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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