SB2024080108 - Remote code execution in Calibre
Published: August 1, 2024 Updated: December 13, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024080108
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6782)
CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in cmd_list.py. A remote attacker can bypass authorization and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.