How severe is CVE-2024-53260?

CVE-2024-53260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-53260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53260?

CVE-2024-53260 affects Autolabproject Autolab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53260?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-53260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51922.

When was CVE-2024-53260 published?

CVE-2024-53260 was published on 2024-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53260

CVE-2024-53260 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Autolabproject Autolab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51922
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Autolabproject Autolab
Published: 2024-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Autolab is a course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments. A user can modify their first and or last name to include a valid excel / spreadsheet formula. When an instructor downloads their course's roster and opens, this name will then be evaluated as a formula. This could lead to leakage of information of students in the course roster by sending the data to a remote endpoint. This issue has been patched in the source code repository and the fix is expected to be released in the next version. Users are advised to manually patch their systems or to wait for the next release. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53260?: Autolab is a course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments. A user can modify their first and or last name to include a valid excel / spreadsheet formula. When an instructor downloads their course's roster and opens, this name will then be evaluated as a formula. This could lead to leakage of information of students in the course roster by sending the data to a remote endpoint. This issue has been patched in the source code repository and the fix is expected to be released in the next version. Users are advised to manually patch their systems or to wait for the next release. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-53260?: CVE-2024-53260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-53260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53260?: CVE-2024-53260 affects Autolabproject Autolab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53260?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51922.
When was CVE-2024-53260 published?: CVE-2024-53260 was published on 2024-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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