CVE-2024-26131

Name: CVE-2024-26131
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-29T01:44:17.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-26131 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Element Android is an Android Matrix Client. Element Android version 1.4.3 through 1.6.10 is vulnerable to intent redirection, allowing a third-party malicious application to start any internal activity by passing some extra parameters. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Element Android is an Android Matrix Client. Element Android version 1.4.3 through 1.6.10 is vulnerable to intent redirection, allowing a third-party malicious application to start any internal activity by passing some extra parameters. Possible impact includes making Element Android display an arbitrary web page, executing arbitrary JavaScript; bypassing PIN code protection; and account takeover by spawning a login screen to send credentials to an arbitrary home server. This issue is fixed in Element Android 1.6.12. There is no known workaround to mitigate the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Element	Element	>= 1.4.3, < 1.6.12

References

https://element.io/blog/security-release-element-android-1-6-12Release Notes
https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/commit/53734255ec270b0814946350787393dfcaa2a5a9Patch
https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/security/advisories/GHSA-j6pr-fpc8-q9vmPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.google.com/faqs/answer/9267555?hl=enTechnical Description
https://element.io/blog/security-release-element-android-1-6-12Release Notes
https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/commit/53734255ec270b0814946350787393dfcaa2a5a9Patch
https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/security/advisories/GHSA-j6pr-fpc8-q9vmPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.google.com/faqs/answer/9267555?hl=enTechnical Description

Timeline

Published: Feb 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26131?

How severe is CVE-2024-26131?

CVE-2024-26131 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26131?

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