CVE-2024-43230: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Anssi Laitila Shared Files shared-files.Thi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43230?

shared files: upgrade to 1.7.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43230 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43230 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-2024-43230 affect?

CVE-2024-43230 affects shared files. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Anssi Laitila Shared Files shared-files.This issue affects Shared Files: from n/a through <= 1.7.28.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-43230?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-43230 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting shared files. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Anssi Laitila Shared Files shared-files.This issue affects Shared Files: from n/a through <= 1.7.28.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-201
Published	2024-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: sharedfilespro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-26 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sharedfilespro shared files UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.29

Fixed in: 1.7.29

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shared-files || rpm -q shared-files || shared-files --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.29 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shared-files

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shared-files

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-2024-43230?

shared files: upgrade to 1.7.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43230 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43230 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-2024-43230 affect?

CVE-2024-43230 affects shared files. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Anssi Laitila Shared Files shared-files.This issue affects Shared Files: from n/a through <= 1.7.28.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43230?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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