CVE-2024-12866: A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in netease-youdao/qanything version v2.0.0

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-12866 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting qanything. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in netease-youdao/qanything version v2.0.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the file system, which can lead to remote code execution by retrieving private SSH keys, reading private files, source code, and configuration files.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: youdao

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

youdao qanything DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison qanything sudo apt install qanything=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold qanything

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

dnf --showduplicates list qanything sudo dnf downgrade qanything-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add qanything

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-2024-12866?

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

Is CVE-2024-12866 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12866 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-2024-12866 affect?

CVE-2024-12866 affects qanything. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in netease-youdao/qanything version v2.0.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the file system, which can lead to remote code execution by retrieving private SSH keys

How urgent is CVE-2024-12866?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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