PatchTheCVECVE-2024-23749: KiTTY versions 0.76.1.13 and before is vulnerable to command injection via the filename variable, occurs due t
CVE-2024-23749 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting kitty. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
KiTTY versions 0.76.1.13 and before is vulnerable to command injection via the filename variable, occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and validation, failure to escape special characters, and insecure system calls (at lines 2369-2390). This allows an attacker to add inputs inside the filename variable, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.7% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2024-02-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: KiTTY 0.76.1.13 - Command Injection
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-2024-23749?
kitty: upgrade to newer than 0.76.1.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-23749 being exploited?
CVE-2024-23749 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-2024-23749 affect?
CVE-2024-23749 affects kitty. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). KiTTY versions 0.76.1.13 and before is vulnerable to command injection via the filename variable, occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and validation, failure to escape special characters, and insecure system calls (at lines 2369-2
How urgent is CVE-2024-23749?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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