How severe is CVE-2024-38824?

CVE-2024-38824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38824?

CVE-2024-38824 affects Saltstack Salt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38824?

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-2024-38824 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38824 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54682.

When was CVE-2024-38824 published?

CVE-2024-38824 was published on 2025-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38824

CVE-2024-38824 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Saltstack Salt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54682
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Saltstack Salt
Published: 2025-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38824?: Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-38824?: CVE-2024-38824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38824?: CVE-2024-38824 affects Saltstack Salt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38824?: 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-2024-38824 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38824 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54682.
When was CVE-2024-38824 published?: CVE-2024-38824 was published on 2025-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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