CVE-2024-8501

CVE-2024-8501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Modelscope Agentscope with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-36.

Key facts

Description

An arbitrary file download vulnerability exists in the rpc_agent_client component of modelscope/agentscope version v0.0.4. This vulnerability allows any user to download any file from the rpc_agent's host by exploiting the download_file method. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including configuration files, credentials, and potentially system files, which may facilitate further exploitation such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8501?
An arbitrary file download vulnerability exists in the rpc_agent_client component of modelscope/agentscope version v0.0.4. This vulnerability allows any user to download any file from the rpc_agent's host by exploiting the download_file method. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including configuration files, credentials, and potentially system files, which may facilitate further exploitation such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network.
How severe is CVE-2024-8501?
CVE-2024-8501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8501 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8501?
CVE-2024-8501 affects Modelscope Agentscope. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8501?
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-2024-8501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-8501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-6894.
When was CVE-2024-8501 published?
CVE-2024-8501 was published on 2025-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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