CVE-2024-39118: Mommy Heather Advanced Backups up to v3.5.3 allows attackers to write arbitrary files via restoring a crafted

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-39118?

advanced backups: upgrade to 3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-39118 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39118 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-2024-39118 affect?

CVE-2024-39118 affects advanced backups. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Mommy Heather Advanced Backups up to v3.5.3 allows attackers to write arbitrary files via restoring a crafted back up.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-39118?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-39118 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting advanced backups. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mommy Heather Advanced Backups up to v3.5.3 allows attackers to write arbitrary files via restoring a crafted back up.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2024-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mommyheather

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-09 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mommyheather advanced backups UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6

Fixed in: 3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-backups || rpm -q advanced-backups || advanced-backups --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advanced-backups

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-backups

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-2024-39118?

advanced backups: upgrade to 3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-39118 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39118 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-2024-39118 affect?

CVE-2024-39118 affects advanced backups. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Mommy Heather Advanced Backups up to v3.5.3 allows attackers to write arbitrary files via restoring a crafted back up.

How urgent is CVE-2024-39118?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

References

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