CVE-2024-23739: An issue in Discord for macOS version 0.0.291 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code vi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23739?

discord: upgrade to newer than 0.0.291. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23739 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23739 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-2024-23739 affect?

CVE-2024-23739 affects discord. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Discord for macOS version 0.0.291 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23739?

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

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-23739 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting discord. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in Discord for macOS version 0.0.291 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings.

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	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: discord

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 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

discord discord UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.0.291

Fixed in: newer than 0.0.291

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.0.291 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade discord

Note

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

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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-2024-23739?

discord: upgrade to newer than 0.0.291. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23739 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23739 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-2024-23739 affect?

CVE-2024-23739 affects discord. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Discord for macOS version 0.0.291 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23739?

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

Software pages

macOS vulnerabilities · Discord vulnerabilities

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References

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