CVE-2024-42698: Roughly Enough Items (REI) v.16.0.729 and before contains an Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42698?

roughlyenoughitems: upgrade to 16.0.744. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42698 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42698 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-2024-42698 affect?

CVE-2024-42698 affects roughlyenoughitems. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Roughly Enough Items (REI) v.16.0.729 and before contains an Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input vulnerability. The specific issue is a failure to validate slot index and decrement stack count in the Roughly

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-42698?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-42698 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting roughlyenoughitems. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Roughly Enough Items (REI) v.16.0.729 and before contains an Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input vulnerability. The specific issue is a failure to validate slot index and decrement stack count in the Roughly Enough Items (REI) mod for Minecraft, which allows in-game item duplication.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-129
Published	2024-08-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shedaniel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-28 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shedaniel roughlyenoughitems UPGRADE

Affected: < 16.0.744

Fixed in: 16.0.744

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 16.0.744 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade roughlyenoughitems

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-2024-42698?

roughlyenoughitems: upgrade to 16.0.744. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42698 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42698 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-2024-42698 affect?

CVE-2024-42698 affects roughlyenoughitems. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Roughly Enough Items (REI) v.16.0.729 and before contains an Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input vulnerability. The specific issue is a failure to validate slot index and decrement stack count in the Roughly

How urgent is CVE-2024-42698?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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