How severe is CVE-2024-6781?

CVE-2024-6781 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-2024-6781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6781?

CVE-2024-6781 affects Calibre-ebook Calibre. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6781?

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-2024-6781 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6781 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47813.

When was CVE-2024-6781 published?

CVE-2024-6781 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6781

CVE-2024-6781 is a high-severity vulnerability in Calibre-ebook Calibre with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 63% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 63% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47813
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Calibre-ebook Calibre
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Path traversal in Calibre <= 7.14.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve arbitrary file read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6781?: Path traversal in Calibre <= 7.14.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve arbitrary file read.
How severe is CVE-2024-6781?: CVE-2024-6781 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-2024-6781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6781?: CVE-2024-6781 affects Calibre-ebook Calibre. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6781?: 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-2024-6781 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6781 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47813.
When was CVE-2024-6781 published?: CVE-2024-6781 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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