CVE-2024-27292: Docassemble is an expert system for guided interviews and document assembly

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-27292 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting docassemble. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Docassemble is an expert system for guided interviews and document assembly. The vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to information on the system through URL manipulation. It affects versions 1.4.53 to 1.4.96. The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.4.97 of the master branch.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	69.5% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-706
Published	2024-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: jhpyle

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-21 02:52 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jhpyle docassemble UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.4.53 and < 1.4.97

Fixed in: 1.4.97

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.53

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy docassemble || rpm -q docassemble || docassemble --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.97 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade docassemble

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade docassemble

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.53 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison docassemble sudo apt install docassemble=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.53> sudo apt-mark hold docassemble

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list docassemble sudo dnf downgrade docassemble-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.53> sudo dnf versionlock add docassemble

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Docassemble - Local File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-27292?

docassemble: upgrade to 1.4.97. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-27292 being exploited?

CVE-2024-27292 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-27292 affect?

CVE-2024-27292 affects docassemble. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Docassemble is an expert system for guided interviews and document assembly. The vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to information on the system through URL manipulation. It affects versions 1.4.53 to 1.4.96. The vul

How urgent is CVE-2024-27292?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-27291 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE Docassemble is an expert system for guided interviews and document assembly
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References

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