How severe is CVE-2024-36120?

CVE-2024-36120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-36120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36120?

CVE-2024-36120 affects Deobfuscate Javascript Deobfuscator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36120?

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-2024-36120 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36120 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2007.

When was CVE-2024-36120 published?

CVE-2024-36120 was published on 2024-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36120

CVE-2024-36120 is a high-severity vulnerability in Deobfuscate Javascript Deobfuscator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2007
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Deobfuscate Javascript Deobfuscator
Published: 2024-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

javascript-deobfuscator removes common JavaScript obfuscation techniques. In affected versions crafted payloads targeting expression simplification can lead to code execution. This issue has been patched in version 1.1.0. Users are advised to update. Users unable to upgrade should disable the expression simplification feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36120?: javascript-deobfuscator removes common JavaScript obfuscation techniques. In affected versions crafted payloads targeting expression simplification can lead to code execution. This issue has been patched in version 1.1.0. Users are advised to update. Users unable to upgrade should disable the expression simplification feature.
How severe is CVE-2024-36120?: CVE-2024-36120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36120?: CVE-2024-36120 affects Deobfuscate Javascript Deobfuscator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36120?: 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-2024-36120 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36120 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2007.
When was CVE-2024-36120 published?: CVE-2024-36120 was published on 2024-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:deobfuscate:javascript_deobfuscator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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