CVE-2024-41943: I, Librarian is an open-source version of a PDF managing SaaS. PDF notes are displayed on the Item Summary page without any form of validation or sani...

Description

I, Librarian is an open-source version of a PDF managing SaaS. PDF notes are displayed on the Item Summary page without any form of validation or sanitation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by inserting a payload in the PDF notes that contains malicious code or script. This code will then be executed when the page is loaded in the browser. The vulnerability was fixed in version 5.11.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41943?

I, Librarian is an open-source version of a PDF managing SaaS. PDF notes are displayed on the Item Summary page without any form of validation or sanitation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by inserting a payload in the PDF notes that contains malicious code or script. This code will then be executed when the page is loaded in the browser. The vulnerability was fixed in version 5.11.1.

How severe is CVE-2024-41943?

CVE-2024-41943 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41943?

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.