CVE-2024-2221: qdrant/qdrant is vulnerable to a path traversal and arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the `/collections/

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-2221 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting qdrant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

qdrant/qdrant is vulnerable to a path traversal and arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the `/collections/{COLLECTION}/snapshots/upload` endpoint, specifically through the `snapshot` parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to upload and overwrite any file on the filesystem, leading to potential remote code execution. This issue affects the integrity and availability of the system, enabling unauthorized access and potentially causing th

Why this priority

Critical 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	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434, CWE-22
Published	2024-04-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-10 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qdrant qdrant DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison qdrant sudo apt install qdrant=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.4> sudo apt-mark hold qdrant

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

dnf --showduplicates list qdrant sudo dnf downgrade qdrant-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.4> sudo dnf versionlock add qdrant

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-2024-2221?

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

Is CVE-2024-2221 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2221 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-2024-2221 affect?

CVE-2024-2221 affects qdrant. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). qdrant/qdrant is vulnerable to a path traversal and arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the `/collections/{COLLECTION}/snapshots/upload` endpoint, specifically through the `snapshot` parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to upl

How urgent is CVE-2024-2221?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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