CVE-2024-6781

Name: CVE-2024-6781
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-06T04:16:46.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 62.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6781 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Path traversal in Calibre <= 7.14.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve arbitrary file read.. EPSS estimates a 62.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

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

62.70%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Calibre-Ebook	Calibre	<= 7.14.0

References

https://github.com/kovidgoyal/calibre/commit/bcd0ab12c41a887f8290a9b56e46c3a29038d9c4Patch
https://starlabs.sg/advisories/24/24-6781/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

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 score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 62.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6781?

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