How severe is CVE-2024-5436?

CVE-2024-5436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-5436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5436?

CVE-2024-5436 affects Snap Snapchat Lenscore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5436?

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-2024-5436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46658.

When was CVE-2024-5436 published?

CVE-2024-5436 was published on 2024-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5436

CVE-2024-5436 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Snap Snapchat Lenscore with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-843.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46658
Weakness: CWE-843
Affected product: Snap Snapchat Lenscore
Published: 2024-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Type confusion in Snapchat LensCore could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution prior to version 12.88. We recommend upgrading to version 12.88 or above.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5436?: Type confusion in Snapchat LensCore could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution prior to version 12.88. We recommend upgrading to version 12.88 or above.
How severe is CVE-2024-5436?: CVE-2024-5436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-5436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5436?: CVE-2024-5436 affects Snap Snapchat Lenscore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5436?: 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-2024-5436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46658.
When was CVE-2024-5436 published?: CVE-2024-5436 was published on 2024-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hackerone.com/snapchat

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:snap:snapchat_lenscore:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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