PatchTheCVECVE-2024-4701: A path traversal issue potentially leading to remote code execution in Genie for all versions prior to 4.3.18
CVE-2024-4701 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A path traversal issue potentially leading to remote code execution in Genie for all versions prior to 4.3.18
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.9 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 24.6% (top 2%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2024-05-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-4701?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2024-4701 being exploited?
CVE-2024-4701 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-2024-4701 affect?
CVE-2024-4701 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). A path traversal issue potentially leading to remote code execution in Genie for all versions prior to 4.3.18
How urgent is CVE-2024-4701?
Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited