CVE-2024-10572

CVE-2024-10572 is a high-severity vulnerability in H2o with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Description

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0.1, the `run_tool` command exposes classes in the `water.tools` package through the `ast` parser. This includes the `XGBoostLibExtractTool` class, which can be exploited to shut down the server and write large files to arbitrary directories, leading to a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10572?
In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0.1, the `run_tool` command exposes classes in the `water.tools` package through the `ast` parser. This includes the `XGBoostLibExtractTool` class, which can be exploited to shut down the server and write large files to arbitrary directories, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-10572?
CVE-2024-10572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-10572 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10572?
CVE-2024-10572 affects H2o. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10572?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-10572 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-10572 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7098.
When was CVE-2024-10572 published?
CVE-2024-10572 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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