How severe is CVE-2024-53305?

CVE-2024-53305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-53305 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53305?

CVE-2024-53305 affects Benbusby Whoogle Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53305?

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-2024-53305 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53305 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54416.

When was CVE-2024-53305 published?

CVE-2024-53305 was published on 2025-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53305

CVE-2024-53305 is a high-severity vulnerability in Benbusby Whoogle Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54416
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Benbusby Whoogle Search
Published: 2025-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the component /models/config.py of Whoogle search v0.9.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted search query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53305?: An issue in the component /models/config.py of Whoogle search v0.9.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted search query.
How severe is CVE-2024-53305?: CVE-2024-53305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-53305 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53305?: CVE-2024-53305 affects Benbusby Whoogle Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53305?: 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-2024-53305 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53305 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54416.
When was CVE-2024-53305 published?: CVE-2024-53305 was published on 2025-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:benbusby:whoogle_search:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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