CVE-2024-34477
CVE-2024-34477 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fogproject 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-250.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34826
- Weakness: CWE-250
- Affected product: Fogproject
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
configureNFS in lib/common/functions.sh in FOG through 1.5.10 allows local users to gain privileges by mounting a crafted NFS share (because of no_root_squash and insecure). In order to exploit the vulnerability, someone needs to mount an NFS share in order to add an executable file as root. In addition, the SUID bit must be added to this file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-34477?
- configureNFS in lib/common/functions.sh in FOG through 1.5.10 allows local users to gain privileges by mounting a crafted NFS share (because of no_root_squash and insecure). In order to exploit the vulnerability, someone needs to mount an NFS share in order to add an executable file as root. In addition, the SUID bit must be added to this file.
- How severe is CVE-2024-34477?
- CVE-2024-34477 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-2024-34477 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-34477?
- CVE-2024-34477 affects Fogproject. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-34477?
- 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-2024-34477 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-34477 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34826.
- When was CVE-2024-34477 published?
- CVE-2024-34477 was published on 2024-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.hackvens.fr/advisories/CVE-2024-34477-Fogproject.html
- https://forums.fogproject.org/topic/17486/fog-1-5-10-and-earlier-nfs-privilege-escalation-vulnerability
- https://github.com/FOGProject/fogproject/blob/a4bb1bf39ac53c3cbe623576915fbc3b5c80a00f/lib/common/functions.sh#L1360
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fogproject:fogproject:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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