What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-51317?

CVE-2024-51317 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Netsurf are affected by CVE-2024-51317?

CVE-2024-51317 presents notable security risk, a command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute code or inject malicious input.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-51317?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-51317. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-51317?

Within 7 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Validate input sanitization for user-controlled parameters.

Netsurf CVE-2024-51317

MEDIUM

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2025-11-03 cve@mitre.org

Command Injection RCE Netsurf

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:20 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Nov 05, 2025 - 18:19 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Nov 03, 2025 - 15:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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

AnalysisAI

An issue in NetSurf v.3.11 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dom_node_normalize function. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. An issue in NetSurf v.3.11 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dom_node_normalize function Affected products include: Netsurf-Browser Netsurf.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.

CVE-2024-51317 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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