CVE-2024-45249: Cavok – CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-45249 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cavok. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cavok – CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Israel National Cyber Directorate · Vendor: peak-14

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-06 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

peak-14 cavok UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.6.11 · >= 4.7 and < 4.7.2

Fixed in: 4.6.11, 4.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.6.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cavok

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cavok sudo apt install cavok=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7> sudo apt-mark hold cavok

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cavok sudo dnf downgrade cavok-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.7> sudo dnf versionlock add cavok

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-45249?

cavok: upgrade to 4.6.11, 4.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45249 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45249 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-2024-45249 affect?

CVE-2024-45249 affects cavok. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Cavok – CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

How urgent is CVE-2024-45249?

Priority 48/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

← Back to latest CVEs