CVE-2024-51750: element-hq element-web Uncaught Exception
CVSS: 5.0v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 12-11-2024Last modified 12-11-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-51750 is a medium (CVSS 5.0) Uncaught Exception vulnerability in element-hq element-web. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.0/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.50%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 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. A malicious homeserver can send invalid messages over federation which can prevent Element Web and Desktop from rendering single messages or the entire room containing them. This was patched in Element Web and Desktop 1.11.85.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:LSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.0MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L
EPSS trend
Probability
0.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
41%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.50% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.50%
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-w36j-v56h-q9pcX Refsource CONFIRM