CVE-2024-30202: org-mode · Code Injection
Affects org-modeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 9.6.23 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 9.6.23
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade emacs/org-mode to 9.6.23.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubemacs/org-modepkg:github/emacs/org-modeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Upgrade Emacs to version 29.3 or later and Org Mode to version 9.6.23 or later as soon as official patches are released.
- If you cannot patch yet, restrict local user access to systems running vulnerable Emacs versions to trusted personnel only.
- Disable automatic enabling of Org Mode in Emacs configurations if feasible, or avoid opening untrusted Org files.
- Employ application whitelisting and monitoring to detect unexpected Emacs behavior or Lisp code execution.
- Use system-level access controls and sandboxing to limit the impact of potential code execution within Emacs.
- Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted Org files and encourage safe handling practices. 7.
Description
In Emacs before 29.3, arbitrary Lisp code is evaluated as part of turning on Org mode. This affects Org Mode before 9.6.23.
References
- git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/emacs.git/tree/etc/NEWS?h=emacs-29 (opens in a new tab)
- git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/emacs/org-mode.git/commit/?id=003ddacf1c8d869b1858181c29ea21b731a8d8d9 (opens in a new tab)
- git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/emacs.git/commit/?h=emacs-29&id=befa9fcaae29a6c9a283ba371c3c5234c7f644eb (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/25/2 (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/08/6 (opens in a new tab)