CVE-2024-45798
CVE-2024-45798 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41606
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
arduino-esp32 is an Arduino core for the ESP32, ESP32-S2, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 microcontrollers. The `arduino-esp32` CI is vulnerable to multiple Poisoned Pipeline Execution (PPE) vulnerabilities. Code injection in `tests_results.yml` workflow (`GHSL-2024-169`) and environment Variable injection (`GHSL-2024-170`). These issue have been addressed but users are advised to verify the contents of the downloaded artifacts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-45798?
- arduino-esp32 is an Arduino core for the ESP32, ESP32-S2, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 microcontrollers. The `arduino-esp32` CI is vulnerable to multiple Poisoned Pipeline Execution (PPE) vulnerabilities. Code injection in `tests_results.yml` workflow (`GHSL-2024-169`) and environment Variable injection (`GHSL-2024-170`). These issue have been addressed but users are advised to verify the contents of the downloaded artifacts.
- How severe is CVE-2024-45798?
- CVE-2024-45798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-45798 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-45798?
- 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-2024-45798 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-45798 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41606.
- When was CVE-2024-45798 published?
- CVE-2024-45798 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://codeql.github.com/codeql-query-help/javascript/js-actions-command-injection
- https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/blob/690bdb511d9f001e2066da2dda2c631a3eee270f/.github/workflows/tests_results.yml
- https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/security/advisories/GHSA-h52q-xhg2-6jw8
- https://securitylab.github.com/research/github-actions-preventing-pwn-requests
- https://securitylab.github.com/research/github-actions-untrusted-input
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