CVE-2024-53441

CVE-2024-53441 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-327.

Key facts

Description

An issue in the index.js decryptCookie function of cookie-encrypter v1.0.1 allows attackers to execute a bit flipping attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53441?
An issue in the index.js decryptCookie function of cookie-encrypter v1.0.1 allows attackers to execute a bit flipping attack.
How severe is CVE-2024-53441?
CVE-2024-53441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-53441 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53441?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-53441 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-53441 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3476.
When was CVE-2024-53441 published?
CVE-2024-53441 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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