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CVE-2024-56137

MEDIUM
6.8
CVSS v3
NVD

Description

MaxKB, which stands for Max Knowledge Base, is an open source knowledge base question-answering system based on a large language model and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Prior to version 1.9.0, a remote command execution vulnerability exists in the module of function library. The vulnerability allow privileged‌ users to execute OS command in custom scripts. The vulnerability has been fixed in v1.9.0.

CWE-78OS Command Injection

How to fix

Remediation Available
maxkbNVD
Affected:< 1.9.0Fixed in:1.9.0CVE-2024-56137derived from NVD

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Intelligence

0.79%probability of exploitation in 30 days
52ndpercentile

Moderate risk: more likely to be exploited than 52% of all known CVEs.

References

Exploit1

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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-08-01.