CVE-2024-10389: There exists a Path Traversal vulnerability in Safearchive on Platforms with Case-Insensitive Filesystems (e.g

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10389?

safearchive: upgrade to 2024-10-25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10389 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10389 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10389 affect?

CVE-2024-10389 affects safearchive. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). There exists a Path Traversal vulnerability in Safearchive on Platforms with Case-Insensitive Filesystems (e.g., NTFS). This allows Attackers to Write Arbitrary Files via Archive Extraction containing symbolic links. We recommend upgrading

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10389?

Priority 33/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-10389 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting safearchive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There exists a Path Traversal vulnerability in Safearchive on Platforms with Case-Insensitive Filesystems (e.g., NTFS). This allows Attackers to Write Arbitrary Files via Archive Extraction containing symbolic links. We recommend upgrading past commit f7ce9d7b6f9c6ecd72d0b0f16216b046e55e44dc

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427, CWE-22
Published	2024-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Google Inc. · Vendor: google

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-04 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google safearchive UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024-10-25

Fixed in: 2024-10-25

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2024-10-25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade safearchive

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade safearchive

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10389?

safearchive: upgrade to 2024-10-25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10389 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10389 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-2024-10389 affect?

CVE-2024-10389 affects safearchive. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). There exists a Path Traversal vulnerability in Safearchive on Platforms with Case-Insensitive Filesystems (e.g., NTFS). This allows Attackers to Write Arbitrary Files via Archive Extraction containing symbolic links. We recommend upgrading

How urgent is CVE-2024-10389?

Priority 33/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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