CVE-2024-47531

Name: CVE-2024-47531
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-30T16:15:09.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-47531 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Scout is a web-based visualizer for VCF-files. Due to the lack of sanitization in the filename, it is possible bypass intended file extension and make users download malicious files with any extension. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Scout is a web-based visualizer for VCF-files. Due to the lack of sanitization in the filename, it is possible bypass intended file extension and make users download malicious files with any extension. With malicious content injected inside the file data and users unknowingly downloading it and opening may lead to the compromise of users' devices or data. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.89.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clinical-Genomics	Scout	< 4.89

References

https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/commit/f59e50f8ea596e641da8a0e9c7a33c0696bcbea5Patch
https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/security/advisories/GHSA-24xv-q29v-3h6rExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47531?

How severe is CVE-2024-47531?

CVE-2024-47531 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47531?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST