CVE-2024-46062: Miniconda3 macOS installers before 23.11.0-1 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability when installed

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-46062?

miniconda3: upgrade to 23.11.0-1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-46062 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46062 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-2024-46062 affect?

CVE-2024-46062 affects miniconda3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Miniconda3 macOS installers before 23.11.0-1 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability when installed outside the user's home directory. During installation, world-writable files are created and executed with root privileges. This

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-46062?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-46062 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting miniconda3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Miniconda3 macOS installers before 23.11.0-1 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability when installed outside the user's home directory. During installation, world-writable files are created and executed with root privileges. This flaw allows a local low-privileged user to inject arbitrary commands, leading to code execution as the root user.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77, CWE-732
Published	2025-12-17
Last modified	2026-10-27

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: conda

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-17 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

conda miniconda3 UPGRADE

Affected: < 23.11.0-1

Fixed in: 23.11.0-1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy miniconda3 || rpm -q miniconda3 || miniconda3 --version

2. UPGRADE to 23.11.0-1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade miniconda3

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade miniconda3

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-2024-46062?

miniconda3: upgrade to 23.11.0-1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-46062 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46062 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-2024-46062 affect?

CVE-2024-46062 affects miniconda3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Miniconda3 macOS installers before 23.11.0-1 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability when installed outside the user's home directory. During installation, world-writable files are created and executed with root privileges. This

How urgent is CVE-2024-46062?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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