CVE-2024-27920

Name: CVE-2024-27920
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-15T20:15:09.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27920 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. projectdiscovery/nuclei is a fast and customisable vulnerability scanner based on simple YAML based DSL. A significant security oversight was identified in Nuclei v3, involving the execution of unsigned code templates through workflows. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

projectdiscovery/nuclei is a fast and customisable vulnerability scanner based on simple YAML based DSL. A significant security oversight was identified in Nuclei v3, involving the execution of unsigned code templates through workflows. This vulnerability specifically affects users utilizing custom workflows, potentially allowing the execution of malicious code on the user's system. This advisory outlines the impacted users, provides details on the security patch, and suggests mitigation strategies. The vulnerability is addressed in Nuclei v3.2.0. Users are strongly recommended to update to this version to mitigate the security risk. Users should refrain from using custom workflows if unable to upgrade immediately. Only trusted, verified workflows should be executed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Projectdiscovery	Nuclei	>= 3.0.0, < 3.2.0

References

https://docs.projectdiscovery.io/templates/protocols/codeTechnical Description
https://docs.projectdiscovery.io/templates/reference/template-signingTechnical Description
https://docs.projectdiscovery.io/templates/workflows/overviewTechnical Description
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/4822Issue Tracking
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-w5wx-6g2r-r78qVendor Advisory
https://docs.projectdiscovery.io/templates/protocols/codeTechnical Description
https://docs.projectdiscovery.io/templates/reference/template-signingTechnical Description
https://docs.projectdiscovery.io/templates/workflows/overviewTechnical Description
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/4822Issue Tracking
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-w5wx-6g2r-r78qVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27920?

How severe is CVE-2024-27920?

CVE-2024-27920 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27920?

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-2024-27920?

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Source: NVD / NIST