How severe is CVE-2024-42698?

CVE-2024-42698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42698?

CVE-2024-42698 affects Shedaniel Roughlyenoughitems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42698?

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

Does CVE-2024-42698 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42698 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39748.

When was CVE-2024-42698 published?

CVE-2024-42698 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42698

CVE-2024-42698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Shedaniel Roughlyenoughitems with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-129.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39748
Weakness: CWE-129
Affected product: Shedaniel Roughlyenoughitems
Published: 2024-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Roughly Enough Items (REI) v.16.0.729 and before contains an Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input vulnerability. The specific issue is a failure to validate slot index and decrement stack count in the Roughly Enough Items (REI) mod for Minecraft, which allows in-game item duplication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42698?: Roughly Enough Items (REI) v.16.0.729 and before contains an Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input vulnerability. The specific issue is a failure to validate slot index and decrement stack count in the Roughly Enough Items (REI) mod for Minecraft, which allows in-game item duplication.
How severe is CVE-2024-42698?: CVE-2024-42698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42698?: CVE-2024-42698 affects Shedaniel Roughlyenoughitems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42698 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42698 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39748.
When was CVE-2024-42698 published?: CVE-2024-42698 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shedaniel:roughlyenoughitems:*:*:*:*:*:minecraft:*:*

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