CVE-2024-46901: Insufficient validation of filenames against control characters in Apache Subversion repositories served via m

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-46901?

subversion: upgrade to 1.14.5; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-46901 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46901 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-2024-46901 affect?

CVE-2024-46901 affects subversion, debian linux. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). Insufficient validation of filenames against control characters in Apache Subversion repositories served via mod_dav_svn allows authenticated users with commit access to commit a corrupted revision, leading to disruption for users of the re

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-46901?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

LOW 3.1WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2024-46901 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) affecting subversion, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insufficient validation of filenames against control characters in Apache Subversion repositories served via mod_dav_svn allows authenticated users with commit access to commit a corrupted revision, leading to disruption for users of the repository. All versions of Subversion up to and including Subversion 1.14.4 are affected if serving repositories via mod_dav_svn. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.14.5, which fixes this issue. Rep

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.1 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-116
Published	2024-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-09 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache subversion UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.14.5

Fixed in: 1.14.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.14.5 (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.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2024-46901?

subversion: upgrade to 1.14.5; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-46901 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46901 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-2024-46901 affect?

CVE-2024-46901 affects subversion, debian linux. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). Insufficient validation of filenames against control characters in Apache Subversion repositories served via mod_dav_svn allows authenticated users with commit access to commit a corrupted revision, leading to disruption for users of the re

How urgent is CVE-2024-46901?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-45720 HIGH 8.2 UPGRADE On Windows platforms, a "best fit" character encoding conversion of command line arguments to Subversion's exe

References

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