CVE-2024-38827

Name: CVE-2024-38827
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-02T15:15:11.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38827 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The usage of String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in authorization rules not working properly.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The usage of String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in authorization rules not working properly.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38827?

The usage of String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() has some Locale dependent exceptions that could potentially result in authorization rules not working properly.

How severe is CVE-2024-38827?

CVE-2024-38827 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38827?

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Source: NVD / NIST