Incorrect authorization in Calibre - CVE-2024-6782

 

Incorrect authorization in Calibre - CVE-2024-6782

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95130
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6782
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Calibre
Affected software:
Calibre

Detailed vulnerability description

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.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-6782

Install updates from vendor's website.

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