How severe is CVE-2024-45408?

CVE-2024-45408 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45408?

CVE-2024-45408 affects Elabftw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45408?

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-2024-45408 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45408 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41463.

When was CVE-2024-45408 published?

CVE-2024-45408 was published on 2024-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45408

CVE-2024-45408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elabftw 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41463
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Elabftw
Published: 2024-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook for research labs. An incorrect permission check has been found that could allow an authenticated user to access several kinds of otherwise restricted information. If anonymous access is allowed (something disabled by default), this extends to anyone. Users are advised to upgrade to at least version 5.1.0. System administrators can disable anonymous access in the System configuration panel.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45408?: eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook for research labs. An incorrect permission check has been found that could allow an authenticated user to access several kinds of otherwise restricted information. If anonymous access is allowed (something disabled by default), this extends to anyone. Users are advised to upgrade to at least version 5.1.0. System administrators can disable anonymous access in the System configuration panel.
How severe is CVE-2024-45408?: CVE-2024-45408 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45408?: CVE-2024-45408 affects Elabftw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45408?: 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-2024-45408 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45408 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41463.
When was CVE-2024-45408 published?: CVE-2024-45408 was published on 2024-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-2c83-6j74-w8r5

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elabftw:elabftw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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