CVE-2024-51779
CVE-2024-51779 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45538
- Weakness: CWE-79
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- Last modified:
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jason Coleman Don't Break The Code dont-break-the-code allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Don't Break The Code: from n/a through <= .3.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-51779?
- Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jason Coleman Don't Break The Code dont-break-the-code allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Don't Break The Code: from n/a through <= .3.1.
- How severe is CVE-2024-51779?
- CVE-2024-51779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-51779 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-51779?
- 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-2024-51779 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-51779 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45538.
- When was CVE-2024-51779 published?
- CVE-2024-51779 was published on 2024-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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