How severe is CVE-2024-6938?

CVE-2024-6938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6938?

CVE-2024-6938 affects B3log Siyuan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6938?

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

Does CVE-2024-6938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47924.

When was CVE-2024-6938 published?

CVE-2024-6938 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6938

CVE-2024-6938 is a low-severity vulnerability in B3log Siyuan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47924
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: B3log Siyuan
Published: 2024-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in SiYuan 3.1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file PDF.js of the component PDF Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-271993 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6938?: A vulnerability has been found in SiYuan 3.1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file PDF.js of the component PDF Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-271993 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-6938?: CVE-2024-6938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6938?: CVE-2024-6938 affects B3log Siyuan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6938?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47924.
When was CVE-2024-6938 published?: CVE-2024-6938 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:b3log:siyuan:3.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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