CVE-2024-47876
CVE-2024-47876 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sakailms Sakai with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-285.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3022
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Affected product: Sakailms Sakai
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Sakai is a Collaboration and Learning Environment. Starting in version 23.0 and prior to version 23.2, kernel users created with type roleview can log in as a normal user. This can result in illegal access being granted to the system. Version 23.3 fixes this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-47876?
- Sakai is a Collaboration and Learning Environment. Starting in version 23.0 and prior to version 23.2, kernel users created with type roleview can log in as a normal user. This can result in illegal access being granted to the system. Version 23.3 fixes this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2024-47876?
- CVE-2024-47876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-47876 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-47876?
- CVE-2024-47876 affects Sakailms Sakai. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-47876?
- 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-2024-47876 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-47876 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3022.
- When was CVE-2024-47876 published?
- CVE-2024-47876 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/sakaiproject/sakai/commit/a9aadd9347cfb204515e89ac0163e1be9e56cc41
- https://github.com/sakaiproject/sakai/security/advisories/GHSA-cx95-q6gx-w4qp
- https://sakaiproject.atlassian.net/browse/SAK-50571
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sakailms:sakai:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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