How severe is CVE-2024-35184?

CVE-2024-35184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-35184 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35184?

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

Does CVE-2024-35184 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-35184 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35229.

When was CVE-2024-35184 published?

CVE-2024-35184 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-35184

CVE-2024-35184 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-35229
Weakness: CWE-287
Published: 2024-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Paperless-ngx is a document management system that transforms physical documents into a searchable online archive. Starting in version 2.5.0 and prior to version 2.8.6, remote user authentication allows API access even if API access is explicitly disabled. Version 2.8.6 contains a patchc for the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35184?: Paperless-ngx is a document management system that transforms physical documents into a searchable online archive. Starting in version 2.5.0 and prior to version 2.8.6, remote user authentication allows API access even if API access is explicitly disabled. Version 2.8.6 contains a patchc for the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-35184?: CVE-2024-35184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-35184 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35184?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-35184 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-35184 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35229.
When was CVE-2024-35184 published?: CVE-2024-35184 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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