CVE-2024-14032
CVE-2024-14032 is a high-severity vulnerability in Twitch Twitch Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-862.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55535
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Twitch Twitch Studio
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Twitch Studio version 0.114.8 and prior contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper tool that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root by exploiting an unprotected XPC service. Attackers can invoke the installFromPath:toPath:withReply: method to overwrite system files and privileged binaries, achieving full system compromise. Twitch Studio was discontinued in May 2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-14032?
- Twitch Studio version 0.114.8 and prior contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper tool that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root by exploiting an unprotected XPC service. Attackers can invoke the installFromPath:toPath:withReply: method to overwrite system files and privileged binaries, achieving full system compromise. Twitch Studio was discontinued in May 2024.
- How severe is CVE-2024-14032?
- CVE-2024-14032 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-14032 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-14032?
- CVE-2024-14032 affects Twitch Twitch Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-14032?
- 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-2024-14032 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-14032 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55535.
- When was CVE-2024-14032 published?
- CVE-2024-14032 was published on 2026-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/recommended-software-for-broadcasting
- https://help.twitch.tv/s/topic/0TO3a000000kZfYGAU/twitch-studio
- https://www.iru.com/blog/twitch-privileged-helper
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/twitch-studio-launcherhelper-xpc-missing-authorization-to-root-file-write
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:twitch:twitch_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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