How severe is CVE-2024-55073?

CVE-2024-55073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-55073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55073?

CVE-2024-55073 affects Mealie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55073?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-55073 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-55073 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54317.

When was CVE-2024-55073 published?

CVE-2024-55073 was published on 2025-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-55073

CVE-2024-55073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mealie with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54317
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Mealie
Published: 2025-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Broken Object Level Authorization vulnerability in the component /api/users/{user-id} of hay-kot mealie v2.2.0 allows users to edit their own profile in order to give themselves more permissions or to change their household.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55073?: A Broken Object Level Authorization vulnerability in the component /api/users/{user-id} of hay-kot mealie v2.2.0 allows users to edit their own profile in order to give themselves more permissions or to change their household.
How severe is CVE-2024-55073?: CVE-2024-55073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-55073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55073?: CVE-2024-55073 affects Mealie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-55073 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-55073 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54317.
When was CVE-2024-55073 published?: CVE-2024-55073 was published on 2025-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mealie:mealie:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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