How severe is CVE-2024-42029?

CVE-2024-42029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-42029 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42029?

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

Does CVE-2024-42029 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42029 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39405.

When was CVE-2024-42029 published?

CVE-2024-42029 was published on 2024-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42029

CVE-2024-42029 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39405
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2024-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

xdg-desktop-portal-hyprland (aka an XDG Desktop Portal backend for Hyprland) before 1.3.3 allows OS command execution, e.g., because single quotes are not used when sending a list of app IDs and titles via the environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42029?: xdg-desktop-portal-hyprland (aka an XDG Desktop Portal backend for Hyprland) before 1.3.3 allows OS command execution, e.g., because single quotes are not used when sending a list of app IDs and titles via the environment.
How severe is CVE-2024-42029?: CVE-2024-42029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-42029 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42029?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42029 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42029 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39405.
When was CVE-2024-42029 published?: CVE-2024-42029 was published on 2024-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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