CVE-2024-29869: Hive creates a credentials file to a temporary directory in the file system with permissions 644 by default wh

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-29869 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting hive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Hive creates a credentials file to a temporary directory in the file system with permissions 644 by default when the file permissions are not set explicitly. Any unauthorized user having access to the directory can read the sensitive information written into this file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.1, which fixes this issue.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2025-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-28 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache hive UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.1.0 and < 4.0.1

Fixed in: 4.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hive

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 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hive sudo apt install hive=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold hive

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

dnf --showduplicates list hive sudo dnf downgrade hive-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hive

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-2024-29869?

hive: upgrade to 4.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29869 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29869 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-2024-29869 affect?

CVE-2024-29869 affects hive. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Hive creates a credentials file to a temporary directory in the file system with permissions 644 by default when the file permissions are not set explicitly. Any unauthorized user having access to the directory can read the sensitive inform

How urgent is CVE-2024-29869?

Priority 30/100. On your watchlist

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