How severe is CVE-2024-6886?

CVE-2024-6886 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2024-6886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6886?

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

Does CVE-2024-6886 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6886 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2490.

When was CVE-2024-6886 published?

CVE-2024-6886 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6886

CVE-2024-6886 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2490
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gitea Open Source Git Server: 1.22.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6886?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gitea Open Source Git Server: 1.22.0.
How severe is CVE-2024-6886?: CVE-2024-6886 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2024-6886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6886?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-6886 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6886 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2490.
When was CVE-2024-6886 published?: CVE-2024-6886 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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