CVE-2024-51317
CVE-2024-51317 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netsurf-browser Netsurf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55062
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Netsurf-browser Netsurf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in NetSurf v.3.11 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dom_node_normalize function
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-51317?
- An issue in NetSurf v.3.11 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dom_node_normalize function
- How severe is CVE-2024-51317?
- CVE-2024-51317 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-51317 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-51317?
- CVE-2024-51317 affects Netsurf-browser Netsurf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-51317?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-51317 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-51317 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55062.
- When was CVE-2024-51317 published?
- CVE-2024-51317 was published on 2025-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Fysac/netsurf-disclosure/tree/main/CVE-2024-51317
- https://www.netsurf-browser.org/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:netsurf-browser:netsurf:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2012-0844 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): Information-disclosure vulnerability in Netsurf through 2.8 due to a world-readable cookie jar.
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