CVE-2024-38985: janryWang products depath v1.0.6 and cool-path v1.1.2 were discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-38985 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting depath. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

janryWang products depath v1.0.6 and cool-path v1.1.2 were discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the set() method at setIn (lib/index.js:90). This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties.

Why this priority

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

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1321
Published	2025-03-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: janrywang

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-28 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

janrywang depath DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.6 · 1.1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison depath sudo apt install depath=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold depath

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

dnf --showduplicates list depath sudo dnf downgrade depath-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add depath

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-2024-38985?

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

Is CVE-2024-38985 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38985 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-2024-38985 affect?

CVE-2024-38985 affects depath. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). janryWang products depath v1.0.6 and cool-path v1.1.2 were discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the set() method at setIn (lib/index.js:90). This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Servi

How urgent is CVE-2024-38985?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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