How severe is CVE-2024-12866?

CVE-2024-12866 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12866 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12866?

CVE-2024-12866 affects Youdao Qanything. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12866?

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-2024-12866 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12866 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6993.

When was CVE-2024-12866 published?

CVE-2024-12866 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12866

CVE-2024-12866 is a high-severity vulnerability in Youdao Qanything 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6993
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Youdao Qanything
Published: 2025-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in netease-youdao/qanything version v2.0.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the file system, which can lead to remote code execution by retrieving private SSH keys, reading private files, source code, and configuration files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12866?: A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in netease-youdao/qanything version v2.0.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the file system, which can lead to remote code execution by retrieving private SSH keys, reading private files, source code, and configuration files.
How severe is CVE-2024-12866?: CVE-2024-12866 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12866 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12866?: CVE-2024-12866 affects Youdao Qanything. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12866?: 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-2024-12866 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12866 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6993.
When was CVE-2024-12866 published?: CVE-2024-12866 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:youdao:qanything:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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