How severe is CVE-2024-27613?

CVE-2024-27613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-27613 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27613?

CVE-2024-27613 affects Numbas Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27613?

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-2024-27613 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27613 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24807.

When was CVE-2024-27613 published?

CVE-2024-27613 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27613

CVE-2024-27613 is a high-severity vulnerability in Numbas Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24807
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Numbas Editor
Published: 2024-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Numbas editor before 7.3 mishandles reading of themes and extensions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27613?: Numbas editor before 7.3 mishandles reading of themes and extensions.
How severe is CVE-2024-27613?: CVE-2024-27613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-27613 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-27613?: CVE-2024-27613 affects Numbas Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27613?: 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-2024-27613 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27613 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24807.
When was CVE-2024-27613 published?: CVE-2024-27613 was published on 2024-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:numbas:editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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