CVE-2024-23742: An issue in Loom on macOS version 0.196.1 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23742?

loom: upgrade to newer than 0.196.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23742 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23742 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-2024-23742 affect?

CVE-2024-23742 affects loom. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Loom on macOS version 0.196.1 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because it requires local access to a victi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23742?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-23742 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting loom. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in Loom on macOS version 0.196.1 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because it requires local access to a victim's machine.

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: loom

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

loom loom UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.196.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.196.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.196.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade loom

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-2024-23742?

loom: upgrade to newer than 0.196.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23742 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23742 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-2024-23742 affect?

CVE-2024-23742 affects loom. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Loom on macOS version 0.196.1 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because it requires local access to a victi

How urgent is CVE-2024-23742?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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