CVE-2024-53679

Name: CVE-2024-53679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-25T10:15:16.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-53679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of the site can craft a URL or be tricked in to clicking a URL that will give a specified user elevated rights. This issue affects all versions of Apache VCL through 2.5.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.2, which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of the site can craft a URL or be tricked in to clicking a URL that will give a specified user elevated rights. This issue affects all versions of Apache VCL through 2.5.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.2, which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.4/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:M/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Vcl	>= 2.1, < 2.5.2

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/bq5vs0hndt9cz9b6rpfr5on1nd4qrmyrIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/24/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53679?

How severe is CVE-2024-53679?

CVE-2024-53679 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53679?

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