CVE-2024-36538: Insecure permissions in chaos-mesh v2.6.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-36538 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting chaos mesh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure permissions in chaos-mesh v2.6.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-278
Published	2024-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: chaos-mesh

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-24 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chaos-mesh chaos mesh DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chaos-mesh || rpm -q chaos-mesh || chaos-mesh --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison chaos-mesh sudo apt install chaos-mesh=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.3> sudo apt-mark hold chaos-mesh

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list chaos-mesh sudo dnf downgrade chaos-mesh-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.3> sudo dnf versionlock add chaos-mesh

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.

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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-2024-36538?

chaos mesh: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-36538 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36538 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-2024-36538 affect?

CVE-2024-36538 affects chaos mesh. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Insecure permissions in chaos-mesh v2.6.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

How urgent is CVE-2024-36538?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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