CVE-2024-47561: Schema parsing in the Java SDK of Apache Avro 1.11.3 and previous versions allows bad actors to execute arbitr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-47561?

avro: upgrade to 1.11.4; active iq unified manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; active iq unified manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-47561 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47561 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-2024-47561 affect?

CVE-2024-47561 affects avro, active iq unified manager, active iq unified manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Schema parsing in the Java SDK of Apache Avro 1.11.3 and previous versions allows bad actors to execute arbitrary code. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.11.4 or 1.12.0, which fix this issue.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-47561?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.3REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2024-47561 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting avro, active iq unified manager, active iq unified manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Schema parsing in the Java SDK of Apache Avro 1.11.3 and previous versions allows bad actors to execute arbitrary code. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.11.4 or 1.12.0, which fix this issue.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-03 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache avro UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.11.4

Fixed in: 1.11.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.11.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade avro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

netapp active iq unified manager MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-iq-unified-manager || rpm -q active-iq-unified-manager || active-iq-unified-manager --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

netapp active iq unified manager MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-iq-unified-manager || rpm -q active-iq-unified-manager || active-iq-unified-manager --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

netapp active iq unified manager MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-iq-unified-manager || rpm -q active-iq-unified-manager || active-iq-unified-manager --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

netapp brocade san navigator MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy brocade-san-navigator || rpm -q brocade-san-navigator || brocade-san-navigator --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2024-47561?

avro: upgrade to 1.11.4; active iq unified manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; active iq unified manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47561 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47561 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-2024-47561 affect?

CVE-2024-47561 affects avro, active iq unified manager, active iq unified manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Schema parsing in the Java SDK of Apache Avro 1.11.3 and previous versions allows bad actors to execute arbitrary code. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.11.4 or 1.12.0, which fix this issue.

How urgent is CVE-2024-47561?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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