How severe is CVE-2024-53982?

CVE-2024-53982 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2024-53982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53982?

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-2024-53982 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53982 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52227.

When was CVE-2024-53982 published?

CVE-2024-53982 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53982

CVE-2024-53982 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52227
Weakness: CWE-434
Published: 2024-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZOO-Project is a C-based WPS (Web Processing Service) implementation. A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in Zoo-Project Echo example. The Echo example available by default in Zoo installs implements file caching, which can be controlled by user-given parameters. No input validation is performed in this parameter, which allows an attacker to fully control the file which is returned in the response. Patch was committed in November 22nd, 2024.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53982?: ZOO-Project is a C-based WPS (Web Processing Service) implementation. A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in Zoo-Project Echo example. The Echo example available by default in Zoo installs implements file caching, which can be controlled by user-given parameters. No input validation is performed in this parameter, which allows an attacker to fully control the file which is returned in the response. Patch was committed in November 22nd, 2024.
How severe is CVE-2024-53982?: CVE-2024-53982 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-53982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53982?: 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-2024-53982 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53982 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52227.
When was CVE-2024-53982 published?: CVE-2024-53982 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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