How severe is CVE-2024-4216?

CVE-2024-4216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-4216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4216?

CVE-2024-4216 primarily affects Pgadmin Pgadmin 4. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4216?

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-2024-4216 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4216 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1871.

When was CVE-2024-4216 published?

CVE-2024-4216 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4216

Q: What is CVE-2024-4216?

pgAdmin <= 8.5 is affected by XSS vulnerability in /settings/store API response json payload. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious script at the client end.

CVE-2024-4216 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pgadmin Pgadmin 4 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1871
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pgadmin Pgadmin 4
Published: 2024-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

pgAdmin <= 8.5 is affected by XSS vulnerability in /settings/store API response json payload. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious script at the client end.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4216?: pgAdmin <= 8.5 is affected by XSS vulnerability in /settings/store API response json payload. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious script at the client end.
How severe is CVE-2024-4216?: CVE-2024-4216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-4216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4216?: CVE-2024-4216 primarily affects Pgadmin Pgadmin 4. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4216?: 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-2024-4216 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4216 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1871.
When was CVE-2024-4216 published?: CVE-2024-4216 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pgadmin:pgadmin_4:*:*:*:*:*:postgresql:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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