CVE-2024-38824: Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache

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CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-38824 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting salt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: saltstack

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-13 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

saltstack salt UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3006.0 and < 3006.12 · >= 3007.0 and < 3007.4

Fixed in: 3006.12, 3007.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3006.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3006.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade salt

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 3006.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison salt sudo apt install salt=<VERSION_BEFORE_3006.0> sudo apt-mark hold salt

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

dnf --showduplicates list salt sudo dnf downgrade salt-<VERSION_BEFORE_3006.0> sudo dnf versionlock add salt

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-2024-38824?

salt: upgrade to 3006.12, 3007.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38824 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38824 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-2024-38824 affect?

CVE-2024-38824 affects salt. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Directory traversal vulnerability in recv_file method allows arbitrary files to be written to the master cache directory.

How urgent is CVE-2024-38824?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity

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