CVE-2024-29864

Name: CVE-2024-29864
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-21T04:15:09.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-29864 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported executables.. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported executables.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
89luca89	Distrobox	< 1.7.0.1

References

https://github.com/89luca89/distrobox/commit/82a69f0a234e73e447d0ea8c8b3443b84fd31944Patch
https://github.com/89luca89/distrobox/issues/1275Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/89luca89/distrobox/commit/82a69f0a234e73e447d0ea8c8b3443b84fd31944Patch
https://github.com/89luca89/distrobox/issues/1275Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29864?

Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported executables.

How severe is CVE-2024-29864?

CVE-2024-29864 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29864?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-29864?

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Source: NVD / NIST