How severe is CVE-2024-57041?

CVE-2024-57041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, 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-2024-57041 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-57041?

CVE-2024-57041 affects Nodebb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57041?

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

Does CVE-2024-57041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-57041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53506.

When was CVE-2024-57041 published?

CVE-2024-57041 was published on 2025-01-24 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-57041

CVE-2024-57041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nodebb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53506
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nodebb
Published: 2025-01-24
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v3.11.0 allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the 'about me' section of their profile.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-57041?: A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v3.11.0 allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the 'about me' section of their profile.
How severe is CVE-2024-57041?: CVE-2024-57041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, 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-2024-57041 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-57041?: CVE-2024-57041 affects Nodebb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57041?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-57041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-57041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53506.
When was CVE-2024-57041 published?: CVE-2024-57041 was published on 2025-01-24 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

EU advisories (EUVD)

http://nodebb.com

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nodebb:nodebb:3.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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