CVE-2024-7008

Name: CVE-2024-7008
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-06T04:16:46.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 24.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7008 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Unsanitized user-input in Calibre <= 7.15.0 allow attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting.. EPSS estimates a 24.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unsanitized user-input in Calibre <= 7.15.0 allow attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

24.06%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Calibre-Ebook	Calibre	<= 7.15.0

References

https://github.com/kovidgoyal/calibre/commit/863abac24e7bc3e5ca0b3307362ff1953ba53fe0Patch
https://starlabs.sg/advisories/24/24-7008/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7008?

Unsanitized user-input in Calibre <= 7.15.0 allow attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting.

How severe is CVE-2024-7008?

CVE-2024-7008 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 24.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7008?

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-2024-7008?

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Source: NVD / NIST