CVE-2024-27322

CVE-2024-27322 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Description

Deserialization of untrusted data can occur in the R statistical programming language, on any version starting at 1.4.0 up to and not including 4.4.0, enabling a maliciously crafted RDS (R Data Serialization) formatted file or R package to run arbitrary code on an end user’s system when interacted with.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27322?
Deserialization of untrusted data can occur in the R statistical programming language, on any version starting at 1.4.0 up to and not including 4.4.0, enabling a maliciously crafted RDS (R Data Serialization) formatted file or R package to run arbitrary code on an end user’s system when interacted with.
How severe is CVE-2024-27322?
CVE-2024-27322 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27322 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27322?
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-2024-27322 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-27322 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24532.
When was CVE-2024-27322 published?
CVE-2024-27322 was published on 2024-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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