CVE-2024-25249: An issue in He3 App for macOS version 2.0.17, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsN

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-25249 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting he3 app. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in He3 App for macOS version 2.0.17, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

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 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: he3app

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-21 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

he3app he3 app DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.17

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.17

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy he3-app || rpm -q he3-app || he3-app --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison he3-app sudo apt install he3-app=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.17> sudo apt-mark hold he3-app

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list he3-app sudo dnf downgrade he3-app-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.17> sudo dnf versionlock add he3-app

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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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-2024-25249?

he3 app: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25249 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25249 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-2024-25249 affect?

CVE-2024-25249 affects he3 app. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in He3 App for macOS version 2.0.17, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25249?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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