CVE-2024-46489: A remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability in promptr v6.0.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary command

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-46489 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting promptr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability in promptr v6.0.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-09-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ferrislucas

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-25 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ferrislucas promptr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison promptr sudo apt install promptr=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.7> sudo apt-mark hold promptr

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

dnf --showduplicates list promptr sudo dnf downgrade promptr-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add promptr

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-2024-46489?

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

Is CVE-2024-46489 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46489 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-2024-46489 affect?

CVE-2024-46489 affects promptr. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability in promptr v6.0.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted URL.

How urgent is CVE-2024-46489?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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