How severe is CVE-2024-43797?

CVE-2024-43797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium 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-2024-43797 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43797?

CVE-2024-43797 affects Audiobookshelf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43797?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-43797 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43797 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40454.

When was CVE-2024-43797 published?

CVE-2024-43797 was published on 2024-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43797

CVE-2024-43797 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Audiobookshelf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40454
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Audiobookshelf
Published: 2024-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. A non-admin user is not allowed to create libraries (or access only the ones they have permission to). However, the `LibraryController` is missing the check for admin user and thus allows a path traversal issue. Allowing non-admin users to write to any directory in the system can be seen as a form of path traversal. However, since it can be restricted to only admin permissions, fixing this is relatively simple and falls more into the realm of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). This issue has been addressed in release version 2.13.0. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43797?: audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. A non-admin user is not allowed to create libraries (or access only the ones they have permission to). However, the `LibraryController` is missing the check for admin user and thus allows a path traversal issue. Allowing non-admin users to write to any directory in the system can be seen as a form of path traversal. However, since it can be restricted to only admin permissions, fixing this is relatively simple and falls more into the realm of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). This issue has been addressed in release version 2.13.0. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-43797?: CVE-2024-43797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium 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-2024-43797 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43797?: CVE-2024-43797 affects Audiobookshelf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43797?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43797 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43797 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40454.
When was CVE-2024-43797 published?: CVE-2024-43797 was published on 2024-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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