How severe is CVE-2024-4836?

CVE-2024-4836 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-2024-4836 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4836?

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-2024-4836 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4836 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44418.

When was CVE-2024-4836 published?

CVE-2024-4836 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4836

CVE-2024-4836 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44418
Weakness: CWE-552
Published: 2024-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Web services managed by Edito CMS (Content Management System) in versions from 3.5 through 3.25 leak sensitive data as they allow downloading configuration files by an unauthenticated user. The issue in versions 3.5 - 3.25 was removed in releases which dates from 10th of January 2014. Higher versions were never affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4836?: Web services managed by Edito CMS (Content Management System) in versions from 3.5 through 3.25 leak sensitive data as they allow downloading configuration files by an unauthenticated user. The issue in versions 3.5 - 3.25 was removed in releases which dates from 10th of January 2014. Higher versions were never affected.
How severe is CVE-2024-4836?: CVE-2024-4836 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-2024-4836 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4836?: 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-2024-4836 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4836 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44418.
When was CVE-2024-4836 published?: CVE-2024-4836 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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