CVE-2024-47531: Scout is a web-based visualizer for VCF-files

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-47531?

scout: upgrade to 4.89. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-47531 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47531 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-47531 affect?

CVE-2024-47531 affects scout. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-47531?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-47531 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting scout. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-116
Published	2024-09-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: clinical-genomics

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-30 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clinical-genomics scout UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.89

Fixed in: 4.89

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.89 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade scout

Note

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

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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-2024-47531?

scout: upgrade to 4.89. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47531 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47531 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-2024-47531 affect?

CVE-2024-47531 affects scout. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-47531?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-47530 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Scout is a web-based visualizer for VCF-files

References

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