CVE-2024-40051: IP Guard v4.81.0307.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the file name paramet

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-40051 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ip-guard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IP Guard v4.81.0307.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the file name parameter.

Why this priority

High 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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ip-guard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-22 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ip-guard ip-guard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.81.0307.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.81.0307.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ip-guard || rpm -q ip-guard || ip-guard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.81.0307.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ip-guard sudo apt install ip-guard=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.81.0307.0> sudo apt-mark hold ip-guard

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

dnf --showduplicates list ip-guard sudo dnf downgrade ip-guard-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.81.0307.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ip-guard

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-2024-40051?

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

Is CVE-2024-40051 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40051 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-2024-40051 affect?

CVE-2024-40051 affects ip-guard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). IP Guard v4.81.0307.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the file name parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2024-40051?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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