How severe is CVE-2024-38827?

CVE-2024-38827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38827 being actively exploited?

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

How do I fix CVE-2024-38827?

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

Does CVE-2024-38827 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38827 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3496.

When was CVE-2024-38827 published?

CVE-2024-38827 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38827

CVE-2024-38827 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3496
Weakness: CWE-639
Published: 2024-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The usage of String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in authorization rules not working properly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38827?: The usage of String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in authorization rules not working properly.
How severe is CVE-2024-38827?: CVE-2024-38827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38827?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38827 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38827 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3496.
When was CVE-2024-38827 published?: CVE-2024-38827 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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