CVE-2024-2045: Session version 1.17.5 allows obtaining internal application files and public files from the user's device wi

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-2045 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting session. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Session version 1.17.5 allows obtaining internal application files and public files from the user's device without the user's consent. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to Local File Read via chat attachments.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-03-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: opft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-01 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opft session DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.17.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.17.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.17.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison session sudo apt install session=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.17.5> sudo apt-mark hold session

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

dnf --showduplicates list session sudo dnf downgrade session-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.17.5> sudo dnf versionlock add session

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-2045?

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

Is CVE-2024-2045 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2045 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-2024-2045 affect?

CVE-2024-2045 affects session. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Session version 1.17.5 allows obtaining internal application files and public files from the user's device without the user's consent. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to Local File Read via chat attachments.

How urgent is CVE-2024-2045?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

References

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