How severe is CVE-2024-6717?

CVE-2024-6717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6717?

CVE-2024-6717 primarily affects Hashicorp Nomad. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6717?

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-2024-6717 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6717 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47756.

When was CVE-2024-6717 published?

CVE-2024-6717 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6717

CVE-2024-6717 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hashicorp Nomad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-610.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47756
Weakness: CWE-610
Affected product: Hashicorp Nomad
Published: 2024-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise 1.6.12 up to 1.7.9, and 1.8.1 archive unpacking during migration is vulnerable to path escaping of the allocation directory. This vulnerability, CVE-2024-6717, is fixed in Nomad 1.6.13, 1.7.10, and 1.8.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6717?: HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise 1.6.12 up to 1.7.9, and 1.8.1 archive unpacking during migration is vulnerable to path escaping of the allocation directory. This vulnerability, CVE-2024-6717, is fixed in Nomad 1.6.13, 1.7.10, and 1.8.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-6717?: CVE-2024-6717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6717?: CVE-2024-6717 primarily affects Hashicorp Nomad. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6717?: 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-2024-6717 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6717 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47756.
When was CVE-2024-6717 published?: CVE-2024-6717 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2024-15-nomad-vulnerable-to-allocation-directory-path-escape-through-archive-unpacking/68781

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:nomad:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:nomad:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:nomad:1.6.12:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:nomad:1.6.12:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:nomad:1.8.1:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hashicorp:nomad:1.8.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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