PatchTheCVECVE-2024-10224: Qualys discovered that if unsanitized input was used with the library Modules::ScanDeps, before version 1.36 a
CVE-2024-10224 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting modules\, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Qualys discovered that if unsanitized input was used with the library Modules::ScanDeps, before version 1.36 a local attacker could possibly execute arbitrary shell commands by open()ing a "pesky pipe" (such as passing "commands|" as a filename) or by passing arbitrary strings to eval().
Why this priority
- EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 9.0% (top 5%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2024-11-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-10224?
modules\: upgrade to 1.36; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-10224 being exploited?
CVE-2024-10224 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-2024-10224 affect?
CVE-2024-10224 affects modules\, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Qualys discovered that if unsanitized input was used with the library Modules::ScanDeps, before version 1.36 a local attacker could possibly execute arbitrary shell commands by open()ing a "pesky pipe" (such as passing "commands|" as a file
How urgent is CVE-2024-10224?
Priority 52/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist