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CVE-2024-38824

Saltstack Salt path traversal

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 1.01%
  1. Published13 Jun 2025

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Saltstack Salt≥ 3006.0 < 3006.12 · ≥ 3007.0 < 3007.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Saltstack Salt≥ 3006.12

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38824 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38824 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.01%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38824?

CVE-2024-38824 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38824?

Affected products include Saltstack Salt.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38824?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Saltstack Salt 3006.12 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.