What is CVE-2024-36827?

CVE-2024-36827 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dnkorpushov Ebookmeta, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-06-07.

How severe is CVE-2024-36827?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-36827 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

XXE in Dnkorpushov Ebookmeta

CVE-2024-36827

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the ebookmeta.get_metadata function of ebookmeta before v1.2.8 allows attackers to access sensitive information or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted XML input.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.005 (39.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Dnkorpushov Ebookmeta
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36827?: CVE-2024-36827 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dnkorpushov Ebookmeta, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-06-07.
How severe is CVE-2024-36827?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-36827 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.