CVE-2024-42733: An issue in Docmosis Tornado v.2.9.7 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a craft

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42733?

tornado: upgrade to newer than 2.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42733 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42733 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-2024-42733 affect?

CVE-2024-42733 affects tornado. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Docmosis Tornado v.2.9.7 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the UNC path input

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-42733?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-42733 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting tornado. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in Docmosis Tornado v.2.9.7 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the UNC path input

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2025-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: docmosis

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-07 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

docmosis tornado UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.9.7

Fixed in: newer than 2.9.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tornado

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-42733?

tornado: upgrade to newer than 2.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42733 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42733 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-2024-42733 affect?

CVE-2024-42733 affects tornado. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Docmosis Tornado v.2.9.7 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the UNC path input

How urgent is CVE-2024-42733?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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