CVE-2024-25711: diffoscope before 256 allows directory traversal via an embedded filename in a GPG file

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-25711?

diffoscope: upgrade to 256; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-25711 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25711 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-25711 affect?

CVE-2024-25711 affects diffoscope, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). diffoscope before 256 allows directory traversal via an embedded filename in a GPG file. Contents of any file, such as ../.ssh/id_rsa, may be disclosed to an attacker. This occurs because the value of the gpg --use-embedded-filenames option

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-25711?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2024-25711 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting diffoscope, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

diffoscope before 256 allows directory traversal via an embedded filename in a GPG file. Contents of any file, such as ../.ssh/id_rsa, may be disclosed to an attacker. This occurs because the value of the gpg --use-embedded-filenames option is trusted.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fedoraproject · reproducible builds

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-27 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

reproducible builds diffoscope UPGRADE

Affected: < 256

Fixed in: 256

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 256 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade diffoscope

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade diffoscope

Note

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

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 39

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 39

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2024-25711?

diffoscope: upgrade to 256; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-25711 being exploited?

CVE-2024-25711 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-2024-25711 affect?

CVE-2024-25711 affects diffoscope, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). diffoscope before 256 allows directory traversal via an embedded filename in a GPG file. Contents of any file, such as ../.ssh/id_rsa, may be disclosed to an attacker. This occurs because the value of the gpg --use-embedded-filenames option

How urgent is CVE-2024-25711?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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