CVE-2024-36857

Name: CVE-2024-36857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-04T19:20:14.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36857 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Jan v0.4.12 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the /v1/app/readFileSync interface.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jan v0.4.12 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the /v1/app/readFileSync interface.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-31

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Homebrew	Jan	0.4.12

References

https://github.com/HackAllSec/CVEs/tree/main/Jan%20AFR%20vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/HackAllSec/CVEs/tree/main/Jan%20AFR%20vulnerabilityExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36857?

Jan v0.4.12 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the /v1/app/readFileSync interface.

How severe is CVE-2024-36857?

CVE-2024-36857 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36857?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-36857?

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Source: NVD / NIST