CVE-2024-23521: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Happyforms.This issue affects Happyforms: from n/a through 1.25.10.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23521?

happyforms: upgrade to 1.25.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23521 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23521 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-23521 affect?

CVE-2024-23521 affects happyforms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Happyforms.This issue affects Happyforms: from n/a through 1.25.10.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23521?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-23521 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting happyforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Happyforms.This issue affects Happyforms: from n/a through 1.25.10.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-06-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: happyforms

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-11 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

happyforms happyforms UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.25.11

Fixed in: 1.25.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy happyforms || rpm -q happyforms || happyforms --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.25.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade happyforms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade happyforms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-23521?

happyforms: upgrade to 1.25.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23521 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23521 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-23521 affect?

CVE-2024-23521 affects happyforms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Happyforms.This issue affects Happyforms: from n/a through 1.25.10.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23521?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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