CVE-2024-37388

Dnkorpushov Ebookmeta vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.54%

Published7 Jun 2024

Description

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the ebookmeta.get_metadata function of lxml before v4.9.1 allows attackers to access sensitive information or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted XML input.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Dnkorpushov Ebookmeta< 4.9.1

Remediation

Fixed in

Dnkorpushov Ebookmeta≥ 4.9.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-37388 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-37388 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.54%.

How severe is CVE-2024-37388?

CVE-2024-37388 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-37388?

Affected products include Dnkorpushov Ebookmeta.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37388?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Dnkorpushov Ebookmeta 4.9.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.