How severe is CVE-2024-27292?

CVE-2024-27292 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2024-27292?

CVE-2024-27292 affects the following packages: docassemble-webapp (PyPI), docassemble-base (PyPI). Ecosystems affected: PyPI.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27292?

Update docassemble-webapp to version 1.4.97 or later. Run your dependency manager's update command and verify no transitive dependencies pin the vulnerable version. Use O3 Security's SCA scanner to confirm the fix is applied across your entire dependency tree.

Is CVE-2024-27292 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for CVE-2024-27292, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-27292?

CVE-2024-27292 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 93.8%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27292?

CVE-2024-27292 is classified as CWE-706 (CWE-706). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2024-27292?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2024-27292, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2024-27292 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2024-27292 was published on February 29, 2024 and was last updated on April 2, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

🐍 PyPI

CVE-2024-27292

HIGH

Docassemble unauthorized access through URL manipulation

Also known asGHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv

Published

Feb 29, 2024

Updated

Apr 2, 2026

Affected

2 pkgs

Patched

2 / 2

Exploits

3 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

93.8%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Blast Radius

2 pkgs affected

🐍docassemble-webapp🐍docassemble-base

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects PyPI packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

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.

Affected Packages

2 total 2 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐍PyPI	`docassemble-webapp`	≥ 1.4.53&&< 1.4.97	1.4.97
🐍PyPI	`docassemble-base`	≥ 1.4.53&&< 1.4.97	1.4.97

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

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