CVE-2024-25291: Deskfiler v1.2.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted plugin.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-25291 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting deskfiler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Deskfiler v1.2.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted plugin.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deskfiler

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deskfiler deskfiler DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison deskfiler sudo apt install deskfiler=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold deskfiler

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

dnf --showduplicates list deskfiler sudo dnf downgrade deskfiler-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add deskfiler

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-25291?

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

Is CVE-2024-25291 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25291 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-2024-25291 affect?

CVE-2024-25291 affects deskfiler. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Deskfiler v1.2.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted plugin.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25291?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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