CVE-2024-40433

Name: CVE-2024-40433
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-26T22:15:03.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40433 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Tencent wechat v.8.0.37 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the web-view component.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Tencent wechat v.8.0.37 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the web-view component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tencent	Wechat	8.0.37

References

https://github.com/yikaikkk/CookieShareInWebView/blob/master/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/yikaikkk/CookieShareInWebView/blob/master/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40433?

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Tencent wechat v.8.0.37 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the web-view component.

How severe is CVE-2024-40433?

CVE-2024-40433 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40433?

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-2024-40433?

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Source: NVD / NIST