CVE-2024-39331
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.32%
Last modified
CVE-2024-39331 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Emacs before 29.4, org-link-expand-abbrev in lisp/ol.el expands a %(...) link abbrev even when it specifies an unsafe function, such as shell-command-to-string. This affects Org Mode before 9.7.5.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Emacs before 29.4, org-link-expand-abbrev in lisp/ol.el expands a %(...) link abbrev even when it specifies an unsafe function, such as shell-command-to-string. This affects Org Mode before 9.7.5.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Emacs | < 29.4 |
References
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40768225Mailing List
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40768225Mailing List
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-39331?
In Emacs before 29.4, org-link-expand-abbrev in lisp/ol.el expands a %(...) link abbrev even when it specifies an unsafe function, such as shell-command-to-string. This affects Org Mode before 9.7.5.
How severe is CVE-2024-39331?
CVE-2024-39331 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39331?
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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