CVE-2024-51317

MEDIUM
Published Nov 3, 2025 Modified Nov 5, 2025 CWE-77

Description

An issue in NetSurf v.3.11 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dom_node_normalize function

Is your site exposed to CVE-2024-51317?

Run a free security scan — no signup, results in seconds.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-77 CWE-77

Affected Products

Vendor Product
netsurf-browser netsurf

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51317? +
An issue in NetSurf v.3.11 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dom_node_normalize function It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-51317? +
CVE-2024-51317 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-51317? +
CVE-2024-51317 affects products from netsurf-browser, specifically: netsurf. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-51317? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

Related Vulnerabilities

Don't wait for an exploit

Scan your website for vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-51317 — free, no signup required.