How severe is CVE-2024-42681?

CVE-2024-42681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-42681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42681?

CVE-2024-42681 affects Xuxueli Xxl-job. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42681?

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-2024-42681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2563.

When was CVE-2024-42681 published?

CVE-2024-42681 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42681

CVE-2024-42681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xuxueli Xxl-job with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2563
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Xuxueli Xxl-job
Published: 2024-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in xxl-job v.2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Sub-Task ID component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42681?: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in xxl-job v.2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Sub-Task ID component.
How severe is CVE-2024-42681?: CVE-2024-42681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-42681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42681?: CVE-2024-42681 affects Xuxueli Xxl-job. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42681?: 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-2024-42681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2563.
When was CVE-2024-42681 published?: CVE-2024-42681 was published on 2024-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/xuxueli/xxl-job/issues/3516

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xuxueli:xxl-job:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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