CVE-2024-42360

Wurmlab Sequenceserver vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.58%

Published14 Aug 2024

Description

SequenceServer lets you rapidly set up a BLAST+ server with an intuitive user interface for personal or group use. Several HTTP endpoints did not properly sanitize user input and/or query parameters. This could be exploited to inject and run unwanted shell commands. This vulnerability has been fixed in 3.1.2.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Wurmlab Sequenceserver< 3.1.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Wurmlab Sequenceserver≥ 3.1.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-42360 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-42360 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.58%.

How severe is CVE-2024-42360?

CVE-2024-42360 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-42360?

Affected products include Wurmlab Sequenceserver.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42360?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wurmlab Sequenceserver 3.1.2 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.