Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU95130

Incorrect authorization in Calibre - CVE-2024-6782

Published: August 1, 2024 / Updated: December 13, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95130

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 9.3 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6782

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerability details

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.

Affected software

Calibre
Gentoo Linux
Fedora
app-text/calibre
calibre

How to mitigate CVE-2024-6782

Install updates from vendor's website.

Calibre - update to 7.15.0
app-text/calibre - update to 7.16.0
calibre - addressed in versions 7.17.0-2.fc40, 7.17.0-3.fc40

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

External References

https://starlabs.sg/advisories/24/24-6782/