Vulnerability · Published Aug 6, 2024 · Assigned by STAR_Labs
CVE-2024-6782Calibre Remote Code Execution
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity incorrect authorization in Calibre from Calibre. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 84.1% (higher than 99.7% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Metasploit, Nuclei, public proof-of-concept code. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)84.1%top 0.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling3Metasploit, Nuclei, Public PoC
Official description
Improper access control in Calibre 6.9.0 ~ 7.14.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | calibre | 6.13.0+repack-2+deb12u4 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-6782 |
| Debian:13 | calibre | 7.16.0+ds-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-6782 |
| Debian:14 | calibre | 7.16.0+ds-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-6782 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | calibre | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-6782 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | calibre | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-6782 |
| Ubuntu:26.04:LTS | calibre | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2024-6782 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H