CVE-2024-22048

Name: CVE-2024-22048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-04T21:15:09.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-22048 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gov.Uk	Govuk Tech Docs	>= 2.0.2, < 3.3.1

References

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/pull/323Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/releases/tag/v3.3.1Patch, Release Notes
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/security/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773Vendor Advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/pull/323Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/releases/tag/v3.3.1Patch, Release Notes
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/security/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773Vendor Advisory
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22048?

How severe is CVE-2024-22048?

CVE-2024-22048 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22048?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST