CVE-2024-36857
CVE-2024-36857 is a high-severity vulnerability in Homebrew Jan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-31.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1932
- Weakness: CWE-31
- Affected product: Homebrew Jan
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Jan v0.4.12 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the /v1/app/readFileSync interface.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-36857?
- Jan v0.4.12 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the /v1/app/readFileSync interface.
- How severe is CVE-2024-36857?
- CVE-2024-36857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-36857 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-36857?
- CVE-2024-36857 affects Homebrew Jan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-36857?
- 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-2024-36857 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-36857 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1932.
- When was CVE-2024-36857 published?
- CVE-2024-36857 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:homebrew:jan:0.4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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