CVE-2024-43924: Missing Authorization vulnerability in dFactory Responsive Lightbox allows Accessing Functionality Not Properl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43924?

responsive lightbox: upgrade to 2.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43924 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43924 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-2024-43924 affect?

CVE-2024-43924 affects responsive lightbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in dFactory Responsive Lightbox allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Responsive Lightbox: from n/a through 2.4.7.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-43924?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-43924 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting responsive lightbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in dFactory Responsive Lightbox allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Responsive Lightbox: from n/a through 2.4.7.

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	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: dfactory

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-23 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dfactory responsive lightbox UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.8

Fixed in: 2.4.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy responsive-lightbox || rpm -q responsive-lightbox || responsive-lightbox --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade responsive-lightbox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade responsive-lightbox

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-2024-43924?

responsive lightbox: upgrade to 2.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43924 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43924 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-2024-43924 affect?

CVE-2024-43924 affects responsive lightbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in dFactory Responsive Lightbox allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Responsive Lightbox: from n/a through 2.4.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43924?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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