How severe is CVE-2024-55657?

CVE-2024-55657 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-55657 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55657?

CVE-2024-55657 affects B3log Siyuan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55657?

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-2024-55657 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-55657 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3525.

When was CVE-2024-55657 published?

CVE-2024-55657 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-55657

CVE-2024-55657 is a high-severity vulnerability in B3log Siyuan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3525
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: B3log Siyuan
Published: 2024-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SiYuan is a personal knowledge management system. Prior to version 3.1.16, an arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in Siyuan's `/api/template/render` endpoint. The absence of proper validation on the path parameter allows attackers to access sensitive files on the host system. Version 3.1.16 contains a patch for the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55657?: SiYuan is a personal knowledge management system. Prior to version 3.1.16, an arbitrary file read vulnerability exists in Siyuan's `/api/template/render` endpoint. The absence of proper validation on the path parameter allows attackers to access sensitive files on the host system. Version 3.1.16 contains a patch for the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-55657?: CVE-2024-55657 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-55657 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55657?: CVE-2024-55657 affects B3log Siyuan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55657?: 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-2024-55657 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-55657 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3525.
When was CVE-2024-55657 published?: CVE-2024-55657 was published on 2024-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:b3log:siyuan:3.1.15:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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