CVE-2024-51749 (CVSS 3.5)

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.5

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-451 CWE-451

References

Other References

https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/commit/a00c343435d633e64de2c0548217aa611c7bbef5 https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/security/advisories/GHSA-5486-384g-mcx2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51749? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-51749? +

CVE-2024-51749 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.5 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-51749? +

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.

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