CVE-2024-40433
CVE-2024-40433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tencent Wechat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-266.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38456
- Weakness: CWE-266
- Affected product: Tencent Wechat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Tencent wechat v.8.0.37 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the web-view component.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-40433?
- Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Tencent wechat v.8.0.37 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the web-view component.
- How severe is CVE-2024-40433?
- CVE-2024-40433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-40433 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-40433?
- CVE-2024-40433 affects Tencent Wechat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-40433?
- 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-2024-40433 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-40433 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38456.
- When was CVE-2024-40433 published?
- CVE-2024-40433 was published on 2024-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tencent:wechat:8.0.37:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
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