PatchTheCVECVE-2024-45308: HedgeDoc is an open source, real-time, collaborative, markdown notes application
CVE-2024-45308 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting hedgedoc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
HedgeDoc is an open source, real-time, collaborative, markdown notes application. When using HedgeDoc 1 with MySQL or MariaDB, it is possible to create notes with an alias matching the ID of existing notes. The affected existing note can then not be accessed anymore and is effectively hidden by the new one. When the freeURL feature is enabled (by setting the `allowFreeURL` config option or the `CMD_ALLOW_FREEURL` environment variable to `true`),
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1289 |
| Published | 2024-09-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-45308?
hedgedoc: upgrade to 1.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-45308 being exploited?
CVE-2024-45308 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-2024-45308 affect?
CVE-2024-45308 affects hedgedoc. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). HedgeDoc is an open source, real-time, collaborative, markdown notes application. When using HedgeDoc 1 with MySQL or MariaDB, it is possible to create notes with an alias matching the ID of existing notes. The affected existing note can th
How urgent is CVE-2024-45308?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
MySQL vulnerabilities · MariaDB vulnerabilities
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