How severe is CVE-2024-43404?

CVE-2024-43404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-43404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43404?

CVE-2024-43404 affects Megacord Megabot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43404?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-43404 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43404 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40269.

When was CVE-2024-43404 published?

CVE-2024-43404 was published on 2024-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43404

CVE-2024-43404 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Megacord Megabot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40269
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Megacord Megabot
Published: 2024-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MEGABOT is a fully customized Discord bot for learning and fun. The `/math` command and functionality of MEGABOT versions < 1.5.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to a Python `eval()`. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject Python code into the `expression` parameter when using `/math` in any Discord channel. This vulnerability impacts any discord guild utilizing MEGABOT. This vulnerability was fixed in release version 1.5.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43404?: MEGABOT is a fully customized Discord bot for learning and fun. The `/math` command and functionality of MEGABOT versions < 1.5.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to a Python `eval()`. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject Python code into the `expression` parameter when using `/math` in any Discord channel. This vulnerability impacts any discord guild utilizing MEGABOT. This vulnerability was fixed in release version 1.5.0.
How severe is CVE-2024-43404?: CVE-2024-43404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-43404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43404?: CVE-2024-43404 affects Megacord Megabot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43404?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-43404 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43404 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40269.
When was CVE-2024-43404 published?: CVE-2024-43404 was published on 2024-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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