CVE-2024-51317
NetSurf DOM Node Normalization Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
An issue in NetSurf v.3.11 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dom_node_normalize function
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 3, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-51317
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update NetSurf to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches or security updates.
- Review vendor advisories for mitigation steps.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-51317.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://netsurf.com | |
| https://github.com/Fysac/netsurf-disclosure/tree/main/CVE-2024-51317 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-51317 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-51317
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An issue in NetSurf v.3.11 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dom_node_normalize function Added Reference http://netsurf.com Added Reference https://github.com/Fysac/netsurf-disclosure/tree/main/CVE-2024-51317