CVE-2024-47853

Name: CVE-2024-47853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-26T14:15:35.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-47853 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mahara 23.04.8 and 24.04.4. Attackers may utilize escalation of privileges in certain cases when logging into Mahara with Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI).. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Mahara 23.04.8 and 24.04.4. Attackers may utilize escalation of privileges in certain cases when logging into Mahara with Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI).

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

0.29%

20.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mahara	Mahara	< 23.04.9
Mahara	Mahara	>= 24.04.0, < 24.04.5

References

https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=9594Vendor Advisory
https://www.mahara.orgProduct

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47853?

An issue was discovered in Mahara 23.04.8 and 24.04.4. Attackers may utilize escalation of privileges in certain cases when logging into Mahara with Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI).

How severe is CVE-2024-47853?

CVE-2024-47853 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47853?

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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Source: NVD / NIST