How severe is CVE-2024-42055?

CVE-2024-42055 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-2024-42055 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42055?

CVE-2024-42055 primarily affects Cervantessec Cervantes. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42055?

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

Does CVE-2024-42055 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42055 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39423.

When was CVE-2024-42055 published?

CVE-2024-42055 was published on 2024-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42055

CVE-2024-42055 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cervantessec Cervantes 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39423
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cervantessec Cervantes
Published: 2024-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cervantes through 0.5-alpha allows stored XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42055?: Cervantes through 0.5-alpha allows stored XSS.
How severe is CVE-2024-42055?: CVE-2024-42055 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-2024-42055 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42055?: CVE-2024-42055 primarily affects Cervantessec Cervantes. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42055?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42055 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42055 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39423.
When was CVE-2024-42055 published?: CVE-2024-42055 was published on 2024-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cervantessec:cervantes:0.3:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cervantessec:cervantes:0.4:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cervantessec:cervantes:0.5:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*

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