How severe is CVE-2024-23738?

CVE-2024-23738 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-2024-23738 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-2024-23738?

CVE-2024-23738 affects Postman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23738?

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-2024-23738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21194.

When was CVE-2024-23738 published?

CVE-2024-23738 was published on 2024-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23738

CVE-2024-23738 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Postman 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21194
Affected product: Postman
Published: 2024-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Postman version 10.22 and before on macOS allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor states "we dispute the report's accuracy ... the configuration does not enable remote code execution.."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23738?: An issue in Postman version 10.22 and before on macOS allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor states "we dispute the report's accuracy ... the configuration does not enable remote code execution.."
How severe is CVE-2024-23738?: CVE-2024-23738 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-2024-23738 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-2024-23738?: CVE-2024-23738 affects Postman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23738?: 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-2024-23738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21194.
When was CVE-2024-23738 published?: CVE-2024-23738 was published on 2024-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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