CVE-2024-26020 Ankitects Anki arbitrary script execution vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted flashcard to Anki users, potentially compromising their systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-26020?
CVE-2024-26020 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Ankitects Anki, published on 22 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An arbitrary script execution vulnerability exists in the MPV functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to a arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send malicious flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-26020?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including anki. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
anki PyPI | All versions | 24.06 |
anki PyPI | All versions | 24.06 |
anki PyPI | All versions | 24.06 |
Products include Ankiweb Anki.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26020?
Upgrade anki to 24.06 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-26020 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-26020 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Ankitects Anki
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-26020, GHSA-9gq7-p5w9-w899, PYSEC-2026-1116, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-26020.