CVE-2024-25545: An issue in Weave Weave Desktop v.7.78.10 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted scri

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-25545 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting weave desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in Weave Weave Desktop v.7.78.10 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the nwjs framework component.

Why this priority

High severity

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	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-358
Published	2024-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: weave

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-12 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

weave weave desktop UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.78.10 and <= 7.84.1

Fixed in: newer than 7.84.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.78.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weave-desktop || rpm -q weave-desktop || weave-desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.84.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weave-desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade weave-desktop

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 7.78.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison weave-desktop sudo apt install weave-desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.78.10> sudo apt-mark hold weave-desktop

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

dnf --showduplicates list weave-desktop sudo dnf downgrade weave-desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.78.10> sudo dnf versionlock add weave-desktop

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-2024-25545?

weave desktop: upgrade to newer than 7.84.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25545 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25545 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-2024-25545 affect?

CVE-2024-25545 affects weave desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue in Weave Weave Desktop v.7.78.10 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the nwjs framework component.

How urgent is CVE-2024-25545?

Priority 29/100. High severity

References

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