CVE-2024-7009

Name: CVE-2024-7009
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-06T04:16:47.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 13.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7009 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Unsanitized user-input in Calibre <= 7.15.0 allow users with permissions to perform full-text searches to achieve SQL injection on the SQLite database.. EPSS estimates a 13.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unsanitized user-input in Calibre <= 7.15.0 allow users with permissions to perform full-text searches to achieve SQL injection on the SQLite database.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

13.92%

96.1th 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/d56574285e8859d3d715eb7829784ee74337b7d7Patch
https://starlabs.sg/advisories/24/24-7009/Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7009?

Unsanitized user-input in Calibre <= 7.15.0 allow users with permissions to perform full-text searches to achieve SQL injection on the SQLite database.

How severe is CVE-2024-7009?

CVE-2024-7009 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7009?

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