How severe is CVE-2024-46901?

CVE-2024-46901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-46901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46901?

CVE-2024-46901 primarily affects Apache Subversion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46901?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-46901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42181.

When was CVE-2024-46901 published?

CVE-2024-46901 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46901

CVE-2024-46901 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Subversion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42181
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Subversion
Published: 2024-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient validation of filenames against control characters in Apache Subversion repositories served via mod_dav_svn allows authenticated users with commit access to commit a corrupted revision, leading to disruption for users of the repository. All versions of Subversion up to and including Subversion 1.14.4 are affected if serving repositories via mod_dav_svn. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.14.5, which fixes this issue. Repositories served via other access methods are not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46901?: Insufficient validation of filenames against control characters in Apache Subversion repositories served via mod_dav_svn allows authenticated users with commit access to commit a corrupted revision, leading to disruption for users of the repository. All versions of Subversion up to and including Subversion 1.14.4 are affected if serving repositories via mod_dav_svn. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.14.5, which fixes this issue. Repositories served via other access methods are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2024-46901?: CVE-2024-46901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-46901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46901?: CVE-2024-46901 primarily affects Apache Subversion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-46901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42181.
When was CVE-2024-46901 published?: CVE-2024-46901 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:subversion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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