How severe is CVE-2024-30204?

CVE-2024-30204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-30204 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-2024-30204?

CVE-2024-30204 primarily affects Gnu Emacs. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30204?

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

Does CVE-2024-30204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28136.

When was CVE-2024-30204 published?

CVE-2024-30204 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30204

CVE-2024-30204 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Emacs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28136
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Gnu Emacs
Published: 2024-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Emacs before 29.3, LaTeX preview is enabled by default for e-mail attachments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-30204?: In Emacs before 29.3, LaTeX preview is enabled by default for e-mail attachments.
How severe is CVE-2024-30204?: CVE-2024-30204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-30204 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-2024-30204?: CVE-2024-30204 primarily affects Gnu Emacs. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30204?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-30204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28136.
When was CVE-2024-30204 published?: CVE-2024-30204 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:org_mode:*:*:*:*:*:gnu_emacs:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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