PatchTheCVECVE-2024-38462: iRODS before 4.3.2 provides an msiSendMail function with a problematic dependency on the mail binary, such as
CVE-2024-38462 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting irods. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
iRODS before 4.3.2 provides an msiSendMail function with a problematic dependency on the mail binary, such as in the mailMS.cpp#L94-L106 reference.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- 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 | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-426 |
| Published | 2024-06-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-38462?
irods: upgrade to 4.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-38462 being exploited?
CVE-2024-38462 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-2024-38462 affect?
CVE-2024-38462 affects irods. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). iRODS before 4.3.2 provides an msiSendMail function with a problematic dependency on the mail binary, such as in the mailMS.cpp#L94-L106 reference.
How urgent is CVE-2024-38462?
Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
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