CVE-2024-27613

Name: CVE-2024-27613
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-08T06:15:52.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27613 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Numbas editor before 7.3 mishandles reading of themes and extensions.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Numbas editor before 7.3 mishandles reading of themes and extensions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.5th 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

https://github.com/numbas/NumbasProduct
https://www.numbas.org.uk/blog/2024/03/development-update-march-2024/Release Notes
https://github.com/numbas/NumbasProduct
https://www.numbas.org.uk/blog/2024/03/development-update-march-2024/Release Notes

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27613?

Numbas editor before 7.3 mishandles reading of themes and extensions.

How severe is CVE-2024-27613?

CVE-2024-27613 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27613?

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-2024-27613?

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Source: NVD / NIST