What is CVE-2024-40500?

CVE-2024-40500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scilico I\,_librarian, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2024-08-12.

How severe is CVE-2024-40500?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-40500 known to be exploited?

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

XSS in Scilico I\,_librarian

CVE-2024-40500

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Martin Kucej i-librarian v.5.11.0 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the search function in the import component.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

EPSS: 0.006 (43.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Scilico I\,_librarian
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-79 — Cross-site Scripting

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40500?: CVE-2024-40500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scilico I\,_librarian, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2024-08-12.
How severe is CVE-2024-40500?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-40500 known to be exploited?: 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.