CVE-2024-53305 Whoogle allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted search query
Attackers can execute arbitrary code in Whoogle search by supplying a crafted search query, requiring immediate upgrade.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-53305?
CVE-2024-53305 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in the component /models/config.py of Whoogle search v0.9.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted search query.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53305?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including whoogle-search. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
whoogle-search PyPI | All versions | 0.9.1 |
whoogle-search PyPI | All versions | 0.9.1 |
whoogle-search PyPI | All versions | 0.9.1 |
Products include Benbusby Whoogle Search.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53305?
Upgrade whoogle-search to 0.9.1 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2024-53305 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-53305 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2689-cw26-6cpj, PYSEC-2026-2048.