CVE-2024-57041

Name: CVE-2024-57041
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-24T20:15:33.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 26.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-57041 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v3.11.0 allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the 'about me' section of their profile.. EPSS estimates a 26.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v3.11.0 allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the 'about me' section of their profile.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

26.08%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nodebb	Nodebb	3.11.0

References

http://nodebb.comProduct
https://github.com/NodeBB/NodeBB/commit/4e69bff72fd04779064d37e46a43080e6c328adfPatch
https://www.tonysec.com/posts/cve-2024-57041/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57041?

A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v3.11.0 allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the 'about me' section of their profile.

How severe is CVE-2024-57041?

CVE-2024-57041 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 26.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57041?

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