CVE-2024-53305: An issue in the component /models/config.py of Whoogle search v0.9.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary cod

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-53305 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting whoogle search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the component /models/config.py of Whoogle search v0.9.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted search query.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2025-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: benbusby

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-16 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

benbusby whoogle search DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy whoogle-search || rpm -q whoogle-search || whoogle-search --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison whoogle-search sudo apt install whoogle-search=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold whoogle-search

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list whoogle-search sudo dnf downgrade whoogle-search-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add whoogle-search

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.

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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-2024-53305?

whoogle search: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-53305 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53305 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-2024-53305 affect?

CVE-2024-53305 affects whoogle search. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). An issue in the component /models/config.py of Whoogle search v0.9.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted search query.

How urgent is CVE-2024-53305?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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