CVE-2024-45240

CVE-2024-45240 is a high-severity vulnerability 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.

Key facts

Description

The TikTok (aka com.zhiliaoapp.musically) application before 34.5.5 for Android allows the takeover of Lynxview JavaScript interfaces via deeplink traversal (in the application's exposed WebView). (On Android 12 and later, this is only exploitable by third-party applications.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45240?
The TikTok (aka com.zhiliaoapp.musically) application before 34.5.5 for Android allows the takeover of Lynxview JavaScript interfaces via deeplink traversal (in the application's exposed WebView). (On Android 12 and later, this is only exploitable by third-party applications.)
How severe is CVE-2024-45240?
CVE-2024-45240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45240 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45240?
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-2024-45240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-45240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41381.
When was CVE-2024-45240 published?
CVE-2024-45240 was published on 2024-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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