How severe is CVE-2024-47531?

CVE-2024-47531 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-2024-47531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47531?

CVE-2024-47531 affects Clinical-genomics Scout. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47531?

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

Does CVE-2024-47531 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-47531 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42516.

When was CVE-2024-47531 published?

CVE-2024-47531 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-47531

CVE-2024-47531 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clinical-genomics Scout 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-116.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42516
Weakness: CWE-116
Affected product: Clinical-genomics Scout
Published: 2024-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Scout is a web-based visualizer for VCF-files. Due to the lack of sanitization in the filename, it is possible bypass intended file extension and make users download malicious files with any extension. With malicious content injected inside the file data and users unknowingly downloading it and opening may lead to the compromise of users' devices or data. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.89.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47531?: Scout is a web-based visualizer for VCF-files. Due to the lack of sanitization in the filename, it is possible bypass intended file extension and make users download malicious files with any extension. With malicious content injected inside the file data and users unknowingly downloading it and opening may lead to the compromise of users' devices or data. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.89.
How severe is CVE-2024-47531?: CVE-2024-47531 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-2024-47531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-47531?: CVE-2024-47531 affects Clinical-genomics Scout. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-47531 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-47531 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42516.
When was CVE-2024-47531 published?: CVE-2024-47531 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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