How severe is CVE-2024-56359?

CVE-2024-56359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56359 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56359?

CVE-2024-56359 affects Getgrist Grist-core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56359?

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-2024-56359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53128.

When was CVE-2024-56359 published?

CVE-2024-56359 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56359

CVE-2024-56359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Getgrist Grist-core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53128
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Getgrist Grist-core
Published: 2024-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

grist-core is a spreadsheet hosting server. A user visiting a malicious document and clicking on a link in a HyperLink cell using a control modifier (meaning for example Ctrl+click) could have their account compromised, since the link could use the javascript: scheme and be evaluated in the context of their current page. This issue has been patched in version 1.3.2. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid clicking on HyperLink cell links using a control modifier in documents prepared by people they do not trust.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56359?: grist-core is a spreadsheet hosting server. A user visiting a malicious document and clicking on a link in a HyperLink cell using a control modifier (meaning for example Ctrl+click) could have their account compromised, since the link could use the javascript: scheme and be evaluated in the context of their current page. This issue has been patched in version 1.3.2. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should avoid clicking on HyperLink cell links using a control modifier in documents prepared by people they do not trust.
How severe is CVE-2024-56359?: CVE-2024-56359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56359 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56359?: CVE-2024-56359 affects Getgrist Grist-core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56359?: 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-2024-56359 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56359 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53128.
When was CVE-2024-56359 published?: CVE-2024-56359 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getgrist:grist-core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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