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CVE-2024-28184

7.4 · HIGH

WeasyPrint helps web developers to create PDF documents.

Published Mar 9, 2024CWE-829EPSS 0.74%

Overview

CVE-2024-28184 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 9, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

WeasyPrint helps web developers to create PDF documents. Since version 61.0, there's a vulnerability which allows attaching content of arbitrary files and URLs to a generated PDF document, even if `url_fetcher` is configured to prevent access to files and URLs. This vulnerability has been patched in version 61.2.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28184?

CVE-2024-28184 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 9, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-28184?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-28184?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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