CVE-2024-6746: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NaiboWang EasySpider 0.6.2 on Windows

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6746 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting easyspider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NaiboWang EasySpider 0.6.2 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file \EasySpider\resources\app\server.js of the component HTTP GET Request Handler. The manipulation with the input /../../../../../../../../../Windows/win.ini leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The attack needs to be done within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-24, CWE-22
Published	2024-07-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: easyspider

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-15 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 0.6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easyspider sudo apt install easyspider=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.2> sudo apt-mark hold easyspider

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

dnf --showduplicates list easyspider sudo dnf downgrade easyspider-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.2> sudo dnf versionlock add easyspider

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: EasySpider 0.6.2 - Arbitrary File Read

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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-2024-6746?

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

Is CVE-2024-6746 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6746 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-2024-6746 affect?

CVE-2024-6746 affects easyspider. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NaiboWang EasySpider 0.6.2 on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file \EasySpider\resources\app\server.js of the component HTTP GET Request Handl

How urgent is CVE-2024-6746?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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