How severe is CVE-2024-8521?

CVE-2024-8521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8521?

CVE-2024-8521 affects Wavelog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8521?

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

Does CVE-2024-8521 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8521 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49239.

When was CVE-2024-8521 published?

CVE-2024-8521 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8521

CVE-2024-8521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wavelog with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49239
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wavelog
Published: 2024-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wavelog up to 1.8.0. Affected is the function index of the file /qso of the component Live QSO. The manipulation of the argument manual leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.8.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as b31002cec6b71ab5f738881806bb546430ec692e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8521?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wavelog up to 1.8.0. Affected is the function index of the file /qso of the component Live QSO. The manipulation of the argument manual leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.8.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as b31002cec6b71ab5f738881806bb546430ec692e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
How severe is CVE-2024-8521?: CVE-2024-8521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8521?: CVE-2024-8521 affects Wavelog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8521?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8521 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8521 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49239.
When was CVE-2024-8521 published?: CVE-2024-8521 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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