How severe is CVE-2024-6396?

CVE-2024-6396 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-2024-6396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6396?

CVE-2024-6396 affects Aimstack Aim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6396?

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-2024-6396 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6396 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47502.

When was CVE-2024-6396 published?

CVE-2024-6396 was published on 2024-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6396

CVE-2024-6396 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aimstack Aim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-29.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47502
Weakness: CWE-29
Affected product: Aimstack Aim
Published: 2024-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the `_backup_run` function in aimhubio/aim version 3.19.3 allows remote attackers to overwrite any file on the host server and exfiltrate arbitrary data. The vulnerability arises due to improper handling of the `run_hash` and `repo.path` parameters, which can be manipulated to create and write to arbitrary file paths. This can lead to denial of service by overwriting critical system files, loss of private data, and potential remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6396?: A vulnerability in the `_backup_run` function in aimhubio/aim version 3.19.3 allows remote attackers to overwrite any file on the host server and exfiltrate arbitrary data. The vulnerability arises due to improper handling of the `run_hash` and `repo.path` parameters, which can be manipulated to create and write to arbitrary file paths. This can lead to denial of service by overwriting critical system files, loss of private data, and potential remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-6396?: CVE-2024-6396 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-2024-6396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6396?: CVE-2024-6396 affects Aimstack Aim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6396?: 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-2024-6396 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6396 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47502.
When was CVE-2024-6396 published?: CVE-2024-6396 was published on 2024-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aimstack:aim:3.19.3:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

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