CVE-2024-39755: A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the node update functionality of Veertu Anka Build 1.42.0

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-39755 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting anka build cloud. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the node update functionality of Veertu Anka Build 1.42.0. A specially crafted PKG file can lead to execute priviledged operation. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-282
Published	2024-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: veertu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-03 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

veertu anka build cloud DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.42.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.42.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy anka-build-cloud || rpm -q anka-build-cloud || anka-build-cloud --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.42.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison anka-build-cloud sudo apt install anka-build-cloud=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.42.0> sudo apt-mark hold anka-build-cloud

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

dnf --showduplicates list anka-build-cloud sudo dnf downgrade anka-build-cloud-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.42.0> sudo dnf versionlock add anka-build-cloud

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-2024-39755?

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

Is CVE-2024-39755 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39755 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-2024-39755 affect?

CVE-2024-39755 affects anka build cloud. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the node update functionality of Veertu Anka Build 1.42.0. A specially crafted PKG file can lead to execute priviledged operation. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigge

How urgent is CVE-2024-39755?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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