How severe is CVE-2024-34490?

CVE-2024-34490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-34490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34490?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-34490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-34490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34830.

When was CVE-2024-34490 published?

CVE-2024-34490 was published on 2024-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-34490

CVE-2024-34490 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-377.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34830
Weakness: CWE-377
Published: 2024-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Maxima through 5.47.0 before 51704c, the plotting facilities make use of predictable names under /tmp. Thus, the contents may be controlled by a local attacker who can create files in advance with these names. This affects, for example, plot2d.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34490?: In Maxima through 5.47.0 before 51704c, the plotting facilities make use of predictable names under /tmp. Thus, the contents may be controlled by a local attacker who can create files in advance with these names. This affects, for example, plot2d.
How severe is CVE-2024-34490?: CVE-2024-34490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-34490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-34490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-34490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34830.
When was CVE-2024-34490 published?: CVE-2024-34490 was published on 2024-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/maxima/bugs/3755/

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