How severe is CVE-2024-40500?

CVE-2024-40500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40500?

CVE-2024-40500 affects Scilico I, Librarian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40500?

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-2024-40500 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40500 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38484.

When was CVE-2024-40500 published?

CVE-2024-40500 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40500

CVE-2024-40500 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scilico I, Librarian with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38484
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Scilico I, Librarian
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-40500?: CVE-2024-40500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40500?: CVE-2024-40500 affects Scilico I, Librarian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40500?: 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-2024-40500 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40500 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38484.
When was CVE-2024-40500 published?: CVE-2024-40500 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:scilico:i\,_librarian:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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