How severe is CVE-2024-53679?

CVE-2024-53679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-53679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53679?

CVE-2024-53679 affects Apache Vcl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53679?

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

Does CVE-2024-53679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54302.

When was CVE-2024-53679 published?

CVE-2024-53679 was published on 2025-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53679

CVE-2024-53679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Vcl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54302
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Vcl
Published: 2025-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of the site can craft a URL or be tricked in to clicking a URL that will give a specified user elevated rights. This issue affects all versions of Apache VCL through 2.5.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.2, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53679?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of the site can craft a URL or be tricked in to clicking a URL that will give a specified user elevated rights. This issue affects all versions of Apache VCL through 2.5.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.2, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-53679?: CVE-2024-53679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-53679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53679?: CVE-2024-53679 affects Apache Vcl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54302.
When was CVE-2024-53679 published?: CVE-2024-53679 was published on 2025-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:vcl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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