CVE-2024-8024: A CORS misconfiguration vulnerability exists in netease-youdao/qanything version 1.4.1

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8024 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting qanything. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A CORS misconfiguration vulnerability exists in netease-youdao/qanything version 1.4.1. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the Same-Origin Policy, potentially leading to sensitive information exposure. Properly implementing a restrictive CORS policy is crucial to prevent such security issues.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-346
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: youdao

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

youdao qanything DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison qanything sudo apt install qanything=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold qanything

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list qanything sudo dnf downgrade qanything-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add qanything

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-8024?

qanything: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8024 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8024 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-2024-8024 affect?

CVE-2024-8024 affects qanything. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A CORS misconfiguration vulnerability exists in netease-youdao/qanything version 1.4.1. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the Same-Origin Policy, potentially leading to sensitive information exposure. Properly implementing a r

How urgent is CVE-2024-8024?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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