How severe is CVE-2024-23742?

CVE-2024-23742 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-2024-23742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23742?

CVE-2024-23742 affects Loom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23742?

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-2024-23742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21198.

When was CVE-2024-23742 published?

CVE-2024-23742 was published on 2024-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23742

CVE-2024-23742 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Loom 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21198
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Loom
Published: 2024-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Loom on macOS version 0.196.1 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because it requires local access to a victim's machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23742?: An issue in Loom on macOS version 0.196.1 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because it requires local access to a victim's machine.
How severe is CVE-2024-23742?: CVE-2024-23742 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-2024-23742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23742?: CVE-2024-23742 affects Loom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23742?: 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-2024-23742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21198.
When was CVE-2024-23742 published?: CVE-2024-23742 was published on 2024-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:loom:loom:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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