CVE-2024-5406

CVE-2024-5406 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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

Description

A vulnerability had been discovered in WinNMP 19.02 consisting of an XSS attack via index page in from, subject, text and hash parameters. This vulnerability could allow a remote user to send a specially crafted query to an authenticated user and steal their session details.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5406?
A vulnerability had been discovered in WinNMP 19.02 consisting of an XSS attack via index page in from, subject, text and hash parameters. This vulnerability could allow a remote user to send a specially crafted query to an authenticated user and steal their session details.
How severe is CVE-2024-5406?
CVE-2024-5406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-5406 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5406?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5406 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-5406 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46628.
When was CVE-2024-5406 published?
CVE-2024-5406 was published on 2024-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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