CVE-2024-51379

Name: CVE-2024-51379
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-05T19:15:07.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-51379 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in JATOS v3.9.3. The vulnerability exists in the description component of the study section, where an attacker can inject JavaScript into the description field. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in JATOS v3.9.3. The vulnerability exists in the description component of the study section, where an attacker can inject JavaScript into the description field. This allows for the execution of malicious scripts when an admin views the description, potentially leading to account takeover and unauthorized actions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jatos	Jatos	3.9.3

References

https://hacking-notes.medium.com/cve-2024-51379-jatos-v3-9-3-stored-xss-description-component-de49d0077a96Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51379?

How severe is CVE-2024-51379?

CVE-2024-51379 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51379?

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Source: NVD / NIST