CVE-2024-41177: Apache Zeppelin · Cross-site Scripting
Affects Apache ZeppelinSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium : upgrade to 0.12.0 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 0.12.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Aug 2025
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 apache/zeppelin to 0.12.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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GitHubapache/zeppelinpkg:github/apache/zeppelinOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
The primary mitigation is to upgrade Apache Zeppelin to version 0.12.0 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. Organizations should prioritize this upgrade in their patch management cycles. In addition to patching, implementing strict Content Security Policies (CSP) can help mitigate the impact of potential XSS attacks by restricting the execution of unauthorized scripts. Zeppelin administrators should review and harden access controls to limit exposure to trusted users only, reducing the attack surface. Monitoring web server logs and user activity for unusual patterns or suspicious requests can help detect attempted exploitation. Employing web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting XSS attack patterns can provide an additional layer of defense. Educating users about the risks of interacting with untrusted content within Zeppelin notebooks can reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation. Finally, organizations should ensure that Zeppelin instances are not unnecessarily exposed to the public internet and are protected within secure network segments.
Description
Incomplete Blacklist to Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin: before 0.12.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.12.0, which fixes the issue.