How severe is CVE-2024-42845?

CVE-2024-42845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42845?

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-2024-42845 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42845 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39810.

When was CVE-2024-42845 published?

CVE-2024-42845 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42845

CVE-2024-42845 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39810
Weakness: CWE-94
Published: 2024-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An eval Injection vulnerability in the component invesalius/reader/dicom.py of InVesalius 3.1.99991 through 3.1.99998 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via loading a crafted DICOM file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42845?: An eval Injection vulnerability in the component invesalius/reader/dicom.py of InVesalius 3.1.99991 through 3.1.99998 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via loading a crafted DICOM file.
How severe is CVE-2024-42845?: CVE-2024-42845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42845?: 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-2024-42845 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42845 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39810.
When was CVE-2024-42845 published?: CVE-2024-42845 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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