How severe is CVE-2024-36612?

CVE-2024-36612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-36612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36612?

CVE-2024-36612 affects Zulip Zulip Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36612?

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-2024-36612 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36612 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36351.

When was CVE-2024-36612 published?

CVE-2024-36612 was published on 2024-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36612

CVE-2024-36612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zulip Zulip Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36351
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Zulip Zulip Server
Published: 2024-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zulip from 8.0 to 8.3 contains a memory leak vulnerability in the handling of popovers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36612?: Zulip from 8.0 to 8.3 contains a memory leak vulnerability in the handling of popovers.
How severe is CVE-2024-36612?: CVE-2024-36612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36612?: CVE-2024-36612 affects Zulip Zulip Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36612?: 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-2024-36612 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36612 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36351.
When was CVE-2024-36612 published?: CVE-2024-36612 was published on 2024-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zulip:zulip_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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