CVE-2024-51749: element-hq element-web
CVSS: 3.5v3.1LowDeferred
Published 12-11-2024Last modified 12-11-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-51749 is a low (CVSS 3.5) vulnerability in element-hq element-web. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
3.5/10
010
Low · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.36%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-11-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Element is a Matrix web client built using the Matrix React SDK. Versions of Element Web and Desktop earlier than 1.11.85 do not check if thumbnails for attachments, stickers and images are coherent. It is possible to add thumbnails to events trigger a file download once clicked. Fixed in element-web 1.11.85.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionLow 3.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST3.5LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.36%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
28%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.34% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.36%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Element-hq1 product
- element-web< 1.11.85
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- github.com/element-hq/element-web/security/advisories/GHSA-5486-384g-mcx2X Refsource CONFIRM