CVE-2024-31144: For a brief summary of Xapi terminology, see: https://xapi-project.github.io/xen-api/overview.html#object-

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-31144?

xapi: upgrade to newer than 1.249.37. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-31144 being exploited?

CVE-2024-31144 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-2024-31144 affect?

CVE-2024-31144 affects xapi. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). For a brief summary of Xapi terminology, see: https://xapi-project.github.io/xen-api/overview.html#object-model-overview Xapi contains functionality to backup and restore metadata about Virtual Machines and Storage Repositories (SRs).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-31144?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-31144 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting xapi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

For a brief summary of Xapi terminology, see: https://xapi-project.github.io/xen-api/overview.html#object-model-overview Xapi contains functionality to backup and restore metadata about Virtual Machines and Storage Repositories (SRs). The metadata itself is stored in a Virtual Disk Image (VDI) inside an SR. This is used for two purposes; a general backup of metadata (e.g. to recover from a host failure if the filer is still good), and Por

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-829
Published	2025-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Xen Project · Vendor: xen

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-14 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xen xapi UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.249.0 and <= 1.249.37

Fixed in: newer than 1.249.37

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.249.0

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-2024-31144?

xapi: upgrade to newer than 1.249.37. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-31144 being exploited?

CVE-2024-31144 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-2024-31144 affect?

CVE-2024-31144 affects xapi. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). For a brief summary of Xapi terminology, see: https://xapi-project.github.io/xen-api/overview.html#object-model-overview Xapi contains functionality to backup and restore metadata about Virtual Machines and Storage Repositories (SRs).

How urgent is CVE-2024-31144?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities · Xen vulnerabilities

References

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