How severe is CVE-2024-9044?

CVE-2024-9044 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-9044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9044?

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

Does CVE-2024-9044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50350.

When was CVE-2024-9044 published?

CVE-2024-9044 was published on 2024-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9044

CVE-2024-9044 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.6. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50350
Weakness: CWE-611
Published: 2024-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability has been identified in Easy Tax Client Software 2023 1.2 and earlier across multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9044?: A XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability has been identified in Easy Tax Client Software 2023 1.2 and earlier across multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
How severe is CVE-2024-9044?: CVE-2024-9044 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-9044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50350.
When was CVE-2024-9044 published?: CVE-2024-9044 was published on 2024-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ag.ch/de/verwaltung/dfr/steuern/natuerliche-personen/steuererklaerung-easytax

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