CVE-2024-23738: An issue in Postman version 10.22 and before on macOS allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23738?

postman: upgrade to 10.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23738 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23738 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-23738 affect?

CVE-2024-23738 affects postman. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Postman version 10.22 and before on macOS allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor states "we dispute the report's accuracy ... the configu

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23738?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-23738 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting postman. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in Postman version 10.22 and before on macOS allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor states "we dispute the report's accuracy ... the configuration does not enable remote code execution.."

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: postman

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-28 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

postman postman UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.22

Fixed in: 10.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 10.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade postman

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade postman

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-23738?

postman: upgrade to 10.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23738 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23738 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-2024-23738 affect?

CVE-2024-23738 affects postman. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Postman version 10.22 and before on macOS allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor states "we dispute the report's accuracy ... the configu

How urgent is CVE-2024-23738?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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