How severe is CVE-2024-36279?

CVE-2024-36279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-36279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36279?

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

Does CVE-2024-36279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36013.

When was CVE-2024-36279 published?

CVE-2024-36279 was published on 2024-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36279

CVE-2024-36279 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-649.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36013
Weakness: CWE-649
Published: 2024-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reliance on obfuscation or encryption of security-relevant inputs without integrity checking issue exists in "FreeFrom - the nostr client" App versions prior to 1.3.5 for Android and iOS. If this vulnerability is exploited, the content of direct messages (DMs) between users may be manipulated by a man-in-the-middle attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36279?: Reliance on obfuscation or encryption of security-relevant inputs without integrity checking issue exists in "FreeFrom - the nostr client" App versions prior to 1.3.5 for Android and iOS. If this vulnerability is exploited, the content of direct messages (DMs) between users may be manipulated by a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2024-36279?: CVE-2024-36279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-36279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-36279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36013.
When was CVE-2024-36279 published?: CVE-2024-36279 was published on 2024-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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