CVE-2024-42681: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in xxl-job v.2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via t

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-42681 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting xxl-job. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in xxl-job v.2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Sub-Task ID component.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276, CWE-277
Published	2024-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xuxueli

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-15 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xuxueli xxl-job DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xxl-job || rpm -q xxl-job || xxl-job --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xxl-job sudo apt install xxl-job=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold xxl-job

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

dnf --showduplicates list xxl-job sudo dnf downgrade xxl-job-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add xxl-job

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-2024-42681?

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

Is CVE-2024-42681 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42681 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-2024-42681 affect?

CVE-2024-42681 affects xxl-job. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Insecure Permissions vulnerability in xxl-job v.2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Sub-Task ID component.

How urgent is CVE-2024-42681?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2025-7788 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability has been found in Xuxueli xxl-job up to 3.1.1 and classified as critical
CVE-2025-7787 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Xuxueli xxl-job up to 3.1.1

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