CVE-2024-37309: CrateDB is a distributed SQL database

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37309?

cratedb: upgrade to 5.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37309 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37309 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-2024-37309 affect?

CVE-2024-37309 affects cratedb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). CrateDB is a distributed SQL database. A high-risk vulnerability has been identified in versions prior to 5.7.2 where the TLS endpoint (port 4200) permits client-initiated renegotiation. In this scenario, an attacker can exploit this featur

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37309?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-37309 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting cratedb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CrateDB is a distributed SQL database. A high-risk vulnerability has been identified in versions prior to 5.7.2 where the TLS endpoint (port 4200) permits client-initiated renegotiation. In this scenario, an attacker can exploit this feature to repeatedly request renegotiation of security parameters during an ongoing TLS session. This flaw could lead to excessive consumption of CPU resources, resulting in potential server overload and service dis

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2024-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: cratedb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-13 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cratedb cratedb UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.7.2

Fixed in: 5.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cratedb

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-37309?

cratedb: upgrade to 5.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37309 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37309 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-2024-37309 affect?

CVE-2024-37309 affects cratedb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). CrateDB is a distributed SQL database. A high-risk vulnerability has been identified in versions prior to 5.7.2 where the TLS endpoint (port 4200) permits client-initiated renegotiation. In this scenario, an attacker can exploit this featur

How urgent is CVE-2024-37309?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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