How severe is CVE-2024-40060?

CVE-2024-40060 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-2024-40060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40060?

CVE-2024-40060 affects Wcharczuk Go-chart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40060?

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-2024-40060 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40060 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38403.

When was CVE-2024-40060 published?

CVE-2024-40060 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40060

CVE-2024-40060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wcharczuk Go-chart 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38403
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Wcharczuk Go-chart
Published: 2024-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

go-chart v2.1.1 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the drawCanvas() function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40060?: go-chart v2.1.1 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the drawCanvas() function.
How severe is CVE-2024-40060?: CVE-2024-40060 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-2024-40060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40060?: CVE-2024-40060 affects Wcharczuk Go-chart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40060?: 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-2024-40060 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40060 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38403.
When was CVE-2024-40060 published?: CVE-2024-40060 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gist.github.com/F3iG0n9/4d0d7c863eea6874eeeb26a3073aa5f8

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wcharczuk:go-chart:*:*:*:*:*:go:*:*

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