CVE-2024-23749

Name: CVE-2024-23749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-09T08:15:08.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23749 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. KiTTY versions 0.76.1.13 and before is vulnerable to command injection via the filename variable, occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and validation, failure to escape special characters, and insecure system calls (at lines 2369-2390). This allows an attacker to add inputs inside the filename variable, leading to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KiTTY versions 0.76.1.13 and before is vulnerable to command injection via the filename variable, occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and validation, failure to escape special characters, and insecure system calls (at lines 2369-2390). This allows an attacker to add inputs inside the filename variable, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.69%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
9bis	Kitty	<= 0.76.1.13

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/177031/KiTTY-0.76.1.13-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/14Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.defcesco.io/CVE-2024-23749Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/177031/KiTTY-0.76.1.13-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/14Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.defcesco.io/CVE-2024-23749Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23749?

How severe is CVE-2024-23749?

CVE-2024-23749 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23749?

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