CVE-2024-41943
CVE-2024-41943 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39288
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
I, Librarian is an open-source version of a PDF managing SaaS. PDF notes are displayed on the Item Summary page without any form of validation or sanitation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by inserting a payload in the PDF notes that contains malicious code or script. This code will then be executed when the page is loaded in the browser. The vulnerability was fixed in version 5.11.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-41943?
- I, Librarian is an open-source version of a PDF managing SaaS. PDF notes are displayed on the Item Summary page without any form of validation or sanitation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by inserting a payload in the PDF notes that contains malicious code or script. This code will then be executed when the page is loaded in the browser. The vulnerability was fixed in version 5.11.1.
- How severe is CVE-2024-41943?
- CVE-2024-41943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-41943 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-41943?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-41943 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-41943 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39288.
- When was CVE-2024-41943 published?
- CVE-2024-41943 was published on 2024-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/mkucej/i-librarian-free/commit/b4570103d21fc4fdd2483689aafc6028d9f6a76d
- https://github.com/mkucej/i-librarian-free/security/advisories/GHSA-h5hx-fm7f-2xmx
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