How severe is CVE-2024-6740?

CVE-2024-6740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6740?

CVE-2024-6740 primarily affects Openfind Mail2000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6740?

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

Does CVE-2024-6740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47777.

When was CVE-2024-6740 published?

CVE-2024-6740 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6740

CVE-2024-6740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openfind Mail2000 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47777
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Openfind Mail2000
Published: 2024-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Openfind's Mail2000 does not properly validate email atachments, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to inject JavaScript code within the attachment and perform Stored Cross-site scripting attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6740?: Openfind's Mail2000 does not properly validate email atachments, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to inject JavaScript code within the attachment and perform Stored Cross-site scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-6740?: CVE-2024-6740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6740?: CVE-2024-6740 primarily affects Openfind Mail2000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47777.
When was CVE-2024-6740 published?: CVE-2024-6740 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openfind:mail2000:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openfind:mail2000:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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