How severe is CVE-2024-41228?

CVE-2024-41228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-41228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41228?

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-2024-41228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38972.

When was CVE-2024-41228 published?

CVE-2024-41228 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41228

CVE-2024-41228 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38972
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2024-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A symlink following vulnerability in the pouch cp function of AliyunContainerService pouch v1.3.1 allows attackers to escalate privileges and write arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41228?: A symlink following vulnerability in the pouch cp function of AliyunContainerService pouch v1.3.1 allows attackers to escalate privileges and write arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2024-41228?: CVE-2024-41228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-41228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41228?: 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-2024-41228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38972.
When was CVE-2024-41228 published?: CVE-2024-41228 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gist.github.com/cafan/68ed2d065a4b9c1c37c70a18077ad27b

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