How severe is CVE-2024-45436?

CVE-2024-45436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45436?

CVE-2024-45436 affects Ollama. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45436?

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-2024-45436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2532.

When was CVE-2024-45436 published?

CVE-2024-45436 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45436

CVE-2024-45436 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ollama with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2532
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ollama
Published: 2024-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

extractFromZipFile in model.go in Ollama before 0.1.47 can extract members of a ZIP archive outside of the parent directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45436?: extractFromZipFile in model.go in Ollama before 0.1.47 can extract members of a ZIP archive outside of the parent directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-45436?: CVE-2024-45436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45436?: CVE-2024-45436 affects Ollama. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45436?: 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-2024-45436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2532.
When was CVE-2024-45436 published?: CVE-2024-45436 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ollama:ollama:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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