CVE-2024-29864: Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported execut

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-29864?

distrobox: upgrade to 1.7.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-29864 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29864 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-2024-29864 affect?

CVE-2024-29864 affects distrobox. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported executables.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-29864?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-29864 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting distrobox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported executables.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 89luca89

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-21 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

89luca89 distrobox UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.0.1

Fixed in: 1.7.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade distrobox

Note

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

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · noctalia · FIXED · 5.4.1-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-a4755e8ef7 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-a4755e8ef7

Fedora ELN · efifs · FIXED · 1.13-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3fd0bb7307 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3fd0bb7307

Debian 12 · distrobox · NOT AFFECTED

Debian 13 · distrobox · FIXED · 1.7.0.1-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade distrobox dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' distrobox)" ge "1.7.0.1-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

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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-2024-29864?

distrobox: upgrade to 1.7.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29864 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29864 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-2024-29864 affect?

CVE-2024-29864 affects distrobox. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported executables.

How urgent is CVE-2024-29864?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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