How severe is CVE-2024-35203?

CVE-2024-35203 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-2024-35203 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35203?

CVE-2024-35203 affects Mahara. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35203?

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

Does CVE-2024-35203 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-35203 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54916.

When was CVE-2024-35203 published?

CVE-2024-35203 was published on 2025-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-35203

CVE-2024-35203 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mahara 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% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54916
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mahara
Published: 2025-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mahara before 22.10.6, 23.04.6, and 24.04.1 allows cross-site scripting (XSS) via a file, with JavaScript code as part of its name, that is uploaded via the Mahara filebrowser system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35203?: Mahara before 22.10.6, 23.04.6, and 24.04.1 allows cross-site scripting (XSS) via a file, with JavaScript code as part of its name, that is uploaded via the Mahara filebrowser system.
How severe is CVE-2024-35203?: CVE-2024-35203 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-2024-35203 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-35203?: CVE-2024-35203 affects Mahara. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35203?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-35203 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-35203 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54916.
When was CVE-2024-35203 published?: CVE-2024-35203 was published on 2025-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mahara:mahara:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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