How severe is CVE-2024-53273?

CVE-2024-53273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium 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 none.

Is CVE-2024-53273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53273?

CVE-2024-53273 affects Habitica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53273?

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

Does CVE-2024-53273 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53273 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51928.

When was CVE-2024-53273 published?

CVE-2024-53273 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53273

CVE-2024-53273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Habitica with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v4: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51928
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Habitica
Published: 2024-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Habitica is an open-source habit-building program. Versions prior to 5.28.5 are vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting. The `register` function in `RegisterLoginReset.vue` contains a reflected XSS vulnerability due to an incorrect sanitization function. An attacker can specify a malicious `redirectTo` parameter to trigger the vulnerability, giving the attacker control of the victim’s account when a victim registers or logins with a specially crafted link. Version 5.28.5 contains a patch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53273?: Habitica is an open-source habit-building program. Versions prior to 5.28.5 are vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting. The `register` function in `RegisterLoginReset.vue` contains a reflected XSS vulnerability due to an incorrect sanitization function. An attacker can specify a malicious `redirectTo` parameter to trigger the vulnerability, giving the attacker control of the victim’s account when a victim registers or logins with a specially crafted link. Version 5.28.5 contains a patch.
How severe is CVE-2024-53273?: CVE-2024-53273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium 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 none.
Is CVE-2024-53273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53273?: CVE-2024-53273 affects Habitica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53273 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53273 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51928.
When was CVE-2024-53273 published?: CVE-2024-53273 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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