CVE-2024-47771
CVE-2024-47771 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42681
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Element Desktop is a Matrix client for desktop platforms. Element Desktop versions 1.11.70 through 1.11.80 contain a vulnerability which can, under specially crafted conditions, lead to the access token becoming exposed to third parties. At least one vector has been identified internally, involving malicious widgets, but other vectors may exist. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 1.11.81 to remediate the issue. As a workaround, avoid granting permissions to untrusted widgets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-47771?
- Element Desktop is a Matrix client for desktop platforms. Element Desktop versions 1.11.70 through 1.11.80 contain a vulnerability which can, under specially crafted conditions, lead to the access token becoming exposed to third parties. At least one vector has been identified internally, involving malicious widgets, but other vectors may exist. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 1.11.81 to remediate the issue. As a workaround, avoid granting permissions to untrusted widgets.
- How severe is CVE-2024-47771?
- CVE-2024-47771 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2024-47771 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-47771?
- 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-2024-47771 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-47771 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42681.
- When was CVE-2024-47771 published?
- CVE-2024-47771 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/element-hq/element-desktop/commit/6c78684e84ba7f460aedba6f017760e2323fdf4b
- https://github.com/element-hq/element-desktop/security/advisories/GHSA-963w-49j9-gxj6
- https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/commit/63c8550791a0221189f495d6458fee7db601c789
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