CVE-2024-11041

CVE-2024-11041 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vllm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-502.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11041?
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.
How severe is CVE-2024-11041?
CVE-2024-11041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-11041 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11041?
CVE-2024-11041 affects Vllm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11041?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-11041 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-11041 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7068.
When was CVE-2024-11041 published?
CVE-2024-11041 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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