CVE-2024-0849: Leanote version 2.7.0 allows obtaining arbitrary local files

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-0849 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Leanote version 2.7.0 allows obtaining arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to LFR.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: leanote

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-07 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

leanote desktop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy desktop || rpm -q desktop || desktop --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison desktop sudo apt install desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold desktop

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list desktop sudo dnf downgrade desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add desktop

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0849?

desktop: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0849 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0849 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0849 affect?

CVE-2024-0849 affects desktop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Leanote version 2.7.0 allows obtaining arbitrary local files. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to LFR.

How urgent is CVE-2024-0849?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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