CVE-2024-57438

Name: CVE-2024-57438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-29T15:15:17.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-57438 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions in RuoYi v4.8.0 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges by assigning themselves higher level roles.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure permissions in RuoYi v4.8.0 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges by assigning themselves higher level roles.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ruoyi	Ruoyi	4.8.0

References

https://gitee.com/y_project/RuoYiProduct
https://github.com/peccc/restful_vul/blob/main/ruoyi_insecure_role_assignments/ruoyi_insecure_role_assignments.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/yangzongzhuan/RuoYiProduct
https://ruoyi.vip/Product

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57438?

Insecure permissions in RuoYi v4.8.0 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges by assigning themselves higher level roles.

How severe is CVE-2024-57438?

CVE-2024-57438 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57438?

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