CVE-2024-4311: zenml-io/zenml version 0.56.4 is vulnerable to an account takeover due to the lack of rate-limiting in the pas

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-4311 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting zenml. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

zenml-io/zenml version 0.56.4 is vulnerable to an account takeover due to the lack of rate-limiting in the password change function. An attacker can brute-force the current password in the 'Update Password' function, allowing them to take over the user's account. This vulnerability is due to the absence of rate-limiting on the '/api/v1/current-user' endpoint, which does not restrict the number of attempts an attacker can make to guess the current

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2024-11-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: zenml

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-14 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zenml zenml DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.56.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.56.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.56.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zenml sudo apt install zenml=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.56.4> sudo apt-mark hold zenml

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

dnf --showduplicates list zenml sudo dnf downgrade zenml-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.56.4> sudo dnf versionlock add zenml

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-2024-4311?

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

Is CVE-2024-4311 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4311 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-2024-4311 affect?

CVE-2024-4311 affects zenml. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). zenml-io/zenml version 0.56.4 is vulnerable to an account takeover due to the lack of rate-limiting in the password change function. An attacker can brute-force the current password in the 'Update Password' function, allowing them to take o

How urgent is CVE-2024-4311?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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