CVE-2024-11041

Name: CVE-2024-11041
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-20T10:15:23.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-11041 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. vllm-project vllm version v0.6.2 contains a vulnerability in the MessageQueue.dequeue() API function. The function uses pickle.loads to parse received sockets directly, leading to a remote code execution vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

vllm-project vllm version v0.6.2 contains a vulnerability in the MessageQueue.dequeue() API function. The function uses pickle.loads to parse received sockets directly, leading to a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this by sending a malicious payload to the MessageQueue, causing the victim's machine to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

9.8/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vllm	Vllm	0.6.2

References

https://huntr.com/bounties/00136195-11e0-4ad0-98d5-72db066e867fExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11041?

How severe is CVE-2024-11041?

CVE-2024-11041 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11041?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST