How severe is CVE-2024-38503?

CVE-2024-38503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38503 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38503?

CVE-2024-38503 affects Apache Syncope. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38503?

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

Does CVE-2024-38503 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38503 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2304.

When was CVE-2024-38503 published?

CVE-2024-38503 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38503

CVE-2024-38503 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Syncope with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2304
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Syncope
Published: 2024-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When editing a user, group or any object in the Syncope Console, HTML tags could be added to any text field and could lead to potential exploits. The same vulnerability was found in the Syncope Enduser, when editing “Personal Information” or “User Requests”. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.8, which fixes this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38503?: When editing a user, group or any object in the Syncope Console, HTML tags could be added to any text field and could lead to potential exploits. The same vulnerability was found in the Syncope Enduser, when editing “Personal Information” or “User Requests”. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.8, which fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-38503?: CVE-2024-38503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38503 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38503?: CVE-2024-38503 affects Apache Syncope. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38503?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38503 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38503 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2304.
When was CVE-2024-38503 published?: CVE-2024-38503 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:syncope:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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