CVE-2024-23742

Description

An issue in Loom on macOS version 0.196.1 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because it requires local access to a victim's machine.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 17.04% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/V3x0r/CVE-2024-23742 third party advisory
https://www.electronjs.org/blog/statement-run-as-node-cves

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23742?
CVE-2024-23742 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23742?
To fix CVE-2024-23742, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-23742 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-23742 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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