Vulnerability · Published Aug 6, 2024 · Assigned by STAR_Labs
CVE-2024-6781Calibre Arbitrary File Read
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity path traversal in Calibre from Calibre. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 62.4% (higher than 99.2% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)62.4%top 0.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling1Nuclei
Official description
Path traversal in Calibre <= 7.14.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve arbitrary file read.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:13 | calibre | 7.16.0+ds-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-6781 |
| Debian:14 | calibre | 7.16.0+ds-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-6781 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | calibre | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-6781 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | calibre | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-6781 |
| Ubuntu:26.04:LTS | calibre | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-6781 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-22 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N