CVE-2024-45720: On Windows platforms, a "best fit" character encoding conversion of command line arguments to Subversion's exe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45720?

subversion: upgrade to 1.14.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-45720 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45720 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-2024-45720 affect?

CVE-2024-45720 affects subversion. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). On Windows platforms, a "best fit" character encoding conversion of command line arguments to Subversion's executables (e.g., svn.exe, etc.) may lead to unexpected command line argument interpretation, including argument injection and execu

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-45720?

Priority 46/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-45720 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting subversion. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

On Windows platforms, a "best fit" character encoding conversion of command line arguments to Subversion's executables (e.g., svn.exe, etc.) may lead to unexpected command line argument interpretation, including argument injection and execution of other programs, if a specially crafted command line argument string is processed. All versions of Subversion up to and including Subversion 1.14.3 are affected on Windows platforms only. Users are reco

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-10-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-09 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache subversion UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.14.4

Fixed in: 1.14.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.14.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade subversion

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-2024-45720?

subversion: upgrade to 1.14.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45720 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45720 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-2024-45720 affect?

CVE-2024-45720 affects subversion. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). On Windows platforms, a "best fit" character encoding conversion of command line arguments to Subversion's executables (e.g., svn.exe, etc.) may lead to unexpected command line argument interpretation, including argument injection and execu

How urgent is CVE-2024-45720?

Priority 46/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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