How severe is CVE-2024-6473?

CVE-2024-6473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6473?

CVE-2024-6473 affects Yandex Yandex Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6473?

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-2024-6473 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6473 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47566.

When was CVE-2024-6473 published?

CVE-2024-6473 was published on 2024-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6473

CVE-2024-6473 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yandex Yandex Browser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47566
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Yandex Yandex Browser
Published: 2024-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Yandex Browser for Desktop before 24.7.1.380 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6473?: Yandex Browser for Desktop before 24.7.1.380 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used.
How severe is CVE-2024-6473?: CVE-2024-6473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6473?: CVE-2024-6473 affects Yandex Yandex Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6473?: 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-2024-6473 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6473 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47566.
When was CVE-2024-6473 published?: CVE-2024-6473 was published on 2024-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://yandex.com/bugbounty/i/hall-of-fame-browser/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yandex:yandex_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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