CVE-2024-27612

Name: CVE-2024-27612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-08T06:15:52.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 10.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27612 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Numbas editor before 7.3 mishandles editing of themes and extensions.. EPSS estimates a 10.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Numbas editor before 7.3 mishandles editing of themes and extensions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

10.71%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Numbas	Editor	< 7.3

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27612?

Numbas editor before 7.3 mishandles editing of themes and extensions.

How severe is CVE-2024-27612?

CVE-2024-27612 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27612?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-27612?

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Source: NVD / NIST