CVE-2024-28184
CVE-2024-28184 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kozea Weasyprint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-829.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0798
- Weakness: CWE-829
- Affected product: Kozea Weasyprint
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WeasyPrint helps web developers to create PDF documents. Since version 61.0, there's a vulnerability which allows attaching content of arbitrary files and URLs to a generated PDF document, even if `url_fetcher` is configured to prevent access to files and URLs. This vulnerability has been patched in version 61.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-28184?
- WeasyPrint helps web developers to create PDF documents. Since version 61.0, there's a vulnerability which allows attaching content of arbitrary files and URLs to a generated PDF document, even if `url_fetcher` is configured to prevent access to files and URLs. This vulnerability has been patched in version 61.2.
- How severe is CVE-2024-28184?
- CVE-2024-28184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-28184 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-28184?
- CVE-2024-28184 primarily affects Kozea Weasyprint. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-28184?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-28184 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-28184 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0798.
- When was CVE-2024-28184 published?
- CVE-2024-28184 was published on 2024-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Kozea/WeasyPrint/commit/734ee8e2dc84ff3090682f3abff056d0907c8598
- https://github.com/Kozea/WeasyPrint/security/advisories/GHSA-35jj-wx47-4w8r
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/ZLQZMOEDY72TS43HDXOBVID2VYCTWIH6/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:kozea:weasyprint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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