CVE-2024-48911: OpenCanary, a multi-protocol network honeypot, directly executed commands taken from its config file

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-48911?

opencanary: upgrade to 0.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-48911 being exploited?

CVE-2024-48911 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-2024-48911 affect?

CVE-2024-48911 affects opencanary. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). OpenCanary, a multi-protocol network honeypot, directly executed commands taken from its config file. Prior to version 0.9.4, where the config file is stored in an unprivileged user directory but the daemon is executed by root, it’s possibl

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-48911 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting opencanary. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenCanary, a multi-protocol network honeypot, directly executed commands taken from its config file. Prior to version 0.9.4, where the config file is stored in an unprivileged user directory but the daemon is executed by root, it’s possible for the unprivileged user to change the config file and escalate permissions when root later runs the daemon. Version 0.9.4 contains a fix for the issue.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2024-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: thinkst

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-14 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thinkst opencanary UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.9.4

Fixed in: 0.9.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.9.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade opencanary

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-2024-48911?

opencanary: upgrade to 0.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-48911 being exploited?

CVE-2024-48911 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-2024-48911 affect?

CVE-2024-48911 affects opencanary. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). OpenCanary, a multi-protocol network honeypot, directly executed commands taken from its config file. Prior to version 0.9.4, where the config file is stored in an unprivileged user directory but the daemon is executed by root, it’s possibl

How urgent is CVE-2024-48911?

Priority 31/100. High severity

References

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