HIGH CVSS 8.4
Published: 2025-06-02

CVE-2024-48877

wagner xls2csv Security Advisory (CVE-2024-48877)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-48877 impacting wagner xls2csv. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.4 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Shared String Table Record Parser implementation in xls2csv utility version 0.95. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product wagner / xls2csv
Affected Versions 0.95
Weakness Enumeration CWE-680

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-48877 impacting wagner xls2csv.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-48877.yaml
id: cve-2024-48877

info:
  name: wagner xls2csv - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-48877 affecting wagner xls2csv.
    Evaluation: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Shared String Table Record Parser implementation in xls2csv utility version 0.95. A specially crafted ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-48877
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.4
    cve-id: CVE-2024-48877
    cwe-id: CWE-680
  tags: cve,cve-2024-48877,wagner,xls2csv,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "xls2csv"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-48877.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-48877
# Target: wagner xls2csv | CVSS: 8.4 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-48877 (wagner xls2csv)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against wagner xls2csv scope (0.95).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-48877.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-48877
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install xls2csv 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade xls2csv 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update xls2csv

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i xls2csv 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i xls2csv

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-48877 in wagner xls2csv?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update wagner xls2csv packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-48877?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-48877?

CVE-2024-48877 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.4 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.4
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-48877
Weakness CWE-680
Vendor wagner
Product xls2csv
Published 2025-06-02
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H