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CVE-2024-39331

Gnu Emacs vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.32%
  1. Published23 Jun 2024

Description

In Emacs before 29.4, org-link-expand-abbrev in lisp/ol.el expands a %(...) link abbrev even when it specifies an unsafe function, such as shell-command-to-string. This affects Org Mode before 9.7.5.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Gnu Emacs< 29.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Gnu Emacs≥ 29.4

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-39331 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-39331 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.32%.

How severe is CVE-2024-39331?

CVE-2024-39331 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-39331?

Affected products include Gnu Emacs.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39331?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Gnu Emacs 29.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.