CVE-2024-24810: WiX toolset lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine

Routine

HIGH 8.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-24810 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting wix toolset. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WiX toolset lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine. The .be TEMP folder is vulnerable to DLL redirection attacks that allow the attacker to escalate privileges. This impacts any installer built with the WiX installer framework. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.4.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-426
Published	2024-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: firegiant

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-07 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

firegiant wix toolset UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.14.0 · >= 4.0.0 and < 4.0.4

Fixed in: 3.14.0, 4.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wix-toolset || rpm -q wix-toolset || wix-toolset --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wix-toolset

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wix-toolset

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wix-toolset sudo apt install wix-toolset=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold wix-toolset

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wix-toolset sudo dnf downgrade wix-toolset-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wix-toolset

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-24810?

wix toolset: upgrade to 3.14.0, 4.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-24810 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24810 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-2024-24810 affect?

CVE-2024-24810 affects wix toolset. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). WiX toolset lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine. The .be TEMP folder is vulnerable to DLL redirection attacks that allow the attacker to escalate privileges. This impacts any installer bu

How urgent is CVE-2024-24810?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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