How severe is CVE-2024-6851?

CVE-2024-6851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6851?

CVE-2024-6851 affects Aimstack Aim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6851?

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-2024-6851 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6851 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6963.

When was CVE-2024-6851 published?

CVE-2024-6851 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6851

CVE-2024-6851 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aimstack Aim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-6963
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Aimstack Aim
Published: 2025-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the LocalFileManager._cleanup function in the aim tracking server accepts a user-specified glob-pattern for deleting files. The function does not verify that the matched files are within the directory managed by LocalFileManager, allowing a maliciously crafted glob-pattern to lead to arbitrary file deletion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6851?: In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the LocalFileManager._cleanup function in the aim tracking server accepts a user-specified glob-pattern for deleting files. The function does not verify that the matched files are within the directory managed by LocalFileManager, allowing a maliciously crafted glob-pattern to lead to arbitrary file deletion.
How severe is CVE-2024-6851?: CVE-2024-6851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6851?: CVE-2024-6851 affects Aimstack Aim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6851?: 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-2024-6851 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6851 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6963.
When was CVE-2024-6851 published?: CVE-2024-6851 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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Affected products (1)

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