CVE-2024-26333: swftools · n/a
Affects swftoolsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubmatthiaskramm/swftoolspkg:github/matthiaskramm/swftoolsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-26333, organizations should first restrict access to systems running vulnerable versions of swftools, ensuring only trusted users can interact with the application. Avoid processing untrusted or malformed SWF files that could trigger the vulnerability. Monitor system logs for crashes related to swftools and investigate any segmentation faults promptly. Since no official patches are currently available, consider applying temporary workarounds such as running swftools in isolated environments or containers to limit impact. Engage with the swftools community or maintainers to track patch releases and apply updates immediately once available. Additionally, implement standard endpoint security measures to prevent unauthorized local access and reduce the risk of exploitation. Conduct regular security assessments to identify the presence of vulnerable swftools versions within the environment.
Description
swftools v0.9.2 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the function free_lines at swftools/lib/modules/swfshape.c.