How severe is CVE-2024-45321?

CVE-2024-45321 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45321 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45321?

CVE-2024-45321 affects App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45321?

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-2024-45321 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45321 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41438.

When was CVE-2024-45321 published?

CVE-2024-45321 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45321

CVE-2024-45321 is a high-severity vulnerability in App with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-494.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41438
Weakness: CWE-494
Affected product: App
Published: 2024-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The App::cpanminus package through 1.7047 for Perl downloads code via insecure HTTP, enabling code execution for network attackers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45321?: The App::cpanminus package through 1.7047 for Perl downloads code via insecure HTTP, enabling code execution for network attackers.
How severe is CVE-2024-45321?: CVE-2024-45321 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45321 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45321?: CVE-2024-45321 affects App. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45321?: 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-2024-45321 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45321 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41438.
When was CVE-2024-45321 published?: CVE-2024-45321 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:app\:\:cpanminus_project:app\:\:cpanminus:*:*:*:*:*:perl:*:*

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