How severe is CVE-2024-6655?

CVE-2024-6655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6655?

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-2024-6655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47997.

When was CVE-2024-6655 published?

CVE-2024-6655 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6655

CVE-2024-6655 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47997
Weakness: CWE-94
Published: 2024-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in the GTK library. Under certain conditions, it is possible for a library to be injected into a GTK application from the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6655?: A flaw was found in the GTK library. Under certain conditions, it is possible for a library to be injected into a GTK application from the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-6655?: CVE-2024-6655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6655?: 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-2024-6655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47997.
When was CVE-2024-6655 published?: CVE-2024-6655 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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