How severe is CVE-2024-29131?

CVE-2024-29131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-29131 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29131?

CVE-2024-29131 primarily affects Apache Commons Configuration. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29131?

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-2024-29131 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29131 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1045.

When was CVE-2024-29131 published?

CVE-2024-29131 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29131

CVE-2024-29131 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Commons Configuration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1045
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Apache Commons Configuration
Published: 2024-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache Commons Configuration.This issue affects Apache Commons Configuration: from 2.0 before 2.10.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10.1, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29131?: Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Apache Commons Configuration.This issue affects Apache Commons Configuration: from 2.0 before 2.10.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.10.1, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-29131?: CVE-2024-29131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-29131 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29131?: CVE-2024-29131 primarily affects Apache Commons Configuration. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29131?: 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-2024-29131 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29131 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1045.
When was CVE-2024-29131 published?: CVE-2024-29131 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:commons_configuration:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap_tools:10:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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