CVE-2024-26495

Name: CVE-2024-26495
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-03T03:15:09.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-26495 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Friendica versions after v.2023.12, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the BBCode tags in the post content and post comments function.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Friendica versions after v.2023.12, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the BBCode tags in the post content and post comments function.

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%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Friendica	Friendica	>= 2023.12, < 2024.03

References

https://github.com/friendica/friendica/issues/13884Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/friendica/friendica/issues/13884Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26495?

How severe is CVE-2024-26495?

CVE-2024-26495 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-2024-26495?

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