CVE-2024-55652
CVE-2024-55652 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-1336.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52835
- Weakness: CWE-1336
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PenDoc is a penetration testing reporting application. Prior to commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6, an attacker can write a malicious docx template containing expressions that escape the JavaScript sandbox to execute arbitrary code on the system. An attacker who can control the contents of the template document is able to execute arbitrary code on the system. By default, only users with the `admin` role are able to create or update templates. Commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6 patches the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-55652?
- PenDoc is a penetration testing reporting application. Prior to commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6, an attacker can write a malicious docx template containing expressions that escape the JavaScript sandbox to execute arbitrary code on the system. An attacker who can control the contents of the template document is able to execute arbitrary code on the system. By default, only users with the `admin` role are able to create or update templates. Commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6 patches the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2024-55652?
- CVE-2024-55652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-55652 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-55652?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-55652 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-55652 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52835.
- When was CVE-2024-55652 published?
- CVE-2024-55652 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/pwndoc/pwndoc/blob/main/backend/src/lib/report-filters.js#L258-L260
- https://github.com/pwndoc/pwndoc/commit/1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6
- https://github.com/pwndoc/pwndoc/security/advisories/GHSA-jw5r-6927-hwpc
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