PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1201: Search path or unquoted item vulnerability in HDD Health affecting versions 4.2.0.112 and earlier
CVE-2024-1201 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting hdd health. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Search path or unquoted item vulnerability in HDD Health affecting versions 4.2.0.112 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to store a malicious executable file within the unquoted search path, resulting in privilege escalation.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 91%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-428 |
| Published | 2024-02-02 |
| 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-2024-1201?
hdd health: upgrade to newer than 4.2.0.112. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1201 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1201 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-2024-1201 affect?
CVE-2024-1201 affects hdd health. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Search path or unquoted item vulnerability in HDD Health affecting versions 4.2.0.112 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to store a malicious executable file within the unquoted search path, resulting in privilege
How urgent is CVE-2024-1201?
Priority 30/100. High severity