CVE-2024-41254: An issue was discovered in litestream v0.3.13

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-41254?

litestream: upgrade to newer than 0.3.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-41254 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41254 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-2024-41254 affect?

CVE-2024-41254 affects litestream. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue was discovered in litestream v0.3.13. The usage of the ssh.InsecureIgnoreHostKey() disables host key verification, possibly allowing attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-41254?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-41254 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting litestream. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in litestream v0.3.13. The usage of the ssh.InsecureIgnoreHostKey() disables host key verification, possibly allowing attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-347, CWE-639
Published	2024-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: litestream

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-31 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

litestream litestream UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.3.13

Fixed in: newer than 0.3.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.3.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade litestream

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-2024-41254?

litestream: upgrade to newer than 0.3.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41254 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41254 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-2024-41254 affect?

CVE-2024-41254 affects litestream. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue was discovered in litestream v0.3.13. The usage of the ssh.InsecureIgnoreHostKey() disables host key verification, possibly allowing attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle attack.

How urgent is CVE-2024-41254?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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