How severe is CVE-2024-38379?

CVE-2024-38379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38379?

CVE-2024-38379 affects Apache Allura. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38379?

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

Does CVE-2024-38379 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38379 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37286.

When was CVE-2024-38379 published?

CVE-2024-38379 was published on 2024-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38379

CVE-2024-38379 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Allura with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37286
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Allura
Published: 2024-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Allura's neighborhood settings are vulnerable to a stored XSS attack. Only neighborhood admins can access these settings, so the scope of risk is limited to configurations where neighborhood admins are not fully trusted. This issue affects Apache Allura: from 1.4.0 through 1.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.17.1, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38379?: Apache Allura's neighborhood settings are vulnerable to a stored XSS attack. Only neighborhood admins can access these settings, so the scope of risk is limited to configurations where neighborhood admins are not fully trusted. This issue affects Apache Allura: from 1.4.0 through 1.17.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.17.1, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-38379?: CVE-2024-38379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38379?: CVE-2024-38379 affects Apache Allura. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38379?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38379 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38379 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37286.
When was CVE-2024-38379 published?: CVE-2024-38379 was published on 2024-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:allura:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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