How severe is CVE-2024-38971?

CVE-2024-38971 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-2024-38971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38971?

CVE-2024-38971 affects Vaethink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38971?

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

Does CVE-2024-38971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37688.

When was CVE-2024-38971 published?

CVE-2024-38971 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38971

CVE-2024-38971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vaethink 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: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37688
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vaethink
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

vaeThink 1.0.2 is vulnerable to stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the system backend.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38971?: vaeThink 1.0.2 is vulnerable to stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the system backend.
How severe is CVE-2024-38971?: CVE-2024-38971 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-2024-38971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38971?: CVE-2024-38971 affects Vaethink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37688.
When was CVE-2024-38971 published?: CVE-2024-38971 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vaethink:vaethink:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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