How severe is CVE-2024-30205?

CVE-2024-30205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-30205 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-2024-30205?

CVE-2024-30205 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-2024-30205?

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-2024-30205 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30205 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28137.

When was CVE-2024-30205 published?

CVE-2024-30205 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30205

CVE-2024-30205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Emacs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-494.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28137
Weakness: CWE-494
Affected product: Gnu Emacs
Published: 2024-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Emacs before 29.3, Org mode considers contents of remote files to be trusted. This affects Org Mode before 9.6.23.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-30205?: In Emacs before 29.3, Org mode considers contents of remote files to be trusted. This affects Org Mode before 9.6.23.
How severe is CVE-2024-30205?: CVE-2024-30205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-30205 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-2024-30205?: CVE-2024-30205 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-2024-30205?: 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-2024-30205 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30205 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28137.
When was CVE-2024-30205 published?: CVE-2024-30205 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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