PatchTheCVECVE-2024-14032: Twitch Studio version 0.114.8 and prior contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper
CVE-2024-14032 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting twitch studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Twitch Studio version 0.114.8 and prior contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper tool that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root by exploiting an unprotected XPC service. Attackers can invoke the installFromPath:toPath:withReply: method to overwrite system files and privileged binaries, achieving full system compromise. Twitch Studio was discontinued in May 2024.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
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 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2026-04-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-26 |
Last updated 2026-09-26 · 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-2024-14032?
twitch studio: upgrade to newer than 0.114.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-14032 being exploited?
CVE-2024-14032 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-2024-14032 affect?
CVE-2024-14032 affects twitch studio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Twitch Studio version 0.114.8 and prior contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in its privileged helper tool that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root by exploiting an unprotected XPC service. Attackers can invoke
How urgent is CVE-2024-14032?
Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference