CVE-2024-45785: MUSASI version 3 contains an issue with use of client-side authentication

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-45785 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting musasi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MUSASI version 3 contains an issue with use of client-side authentication. If this vulnerability is exploited, other users' credential and sensitive information may be retrieved.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-603
Published	2024-10-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: neumann

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-25 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

neumann musasi DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison musasi sudo apt install musasi=<VERSION_BEFORE_3> sudo apt-mark hold musasi

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

dnf --showduplicates list musasi sudo dnf downgrade musasi-<VERSION_BEFORE_3> sudo dnf versionlock add musasi

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-2024-45785?

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

Is CVE-2024-45785 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45785 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-2024-45785 affect?

CVE-2024-45785 affects musasi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). MUSASI version 3 contains an issue with use of client-side authentication. If this vulnerability is exploited, other users' credential and sensitive information may be retrieved.

How urgent is CVE-2024-45785?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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