CVE-2024-51499: MarkUs is a web application for the submission and grading of student assignments

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-51499?

markus: upgrade to 2.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-51499 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51499 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-2024-51499 affect?

CVE-2024-51499 affects markus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). MarkUs is a web application for the submission and grading of student assignments. In versions prior to 2.4.8, an arbitrary file write vulnerability accessible via the update_files method of the SubmissionsController allows authenticated us

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-51499 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting markus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MarkUs is a web application for the submission and grading of student assignments. In versions prior to 2.4.8, an arbitrary file write vulnerability accessible via the update_files method of the SubmissionsController allows authenticated users (e.g. students) to write arbitrary files to any location on the web server MarkUs is running on (depending on the permissions of the underlying filesystem). e.g. This can lead to a delayed remote code execu

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-11-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-18 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

markusproject markus UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.8

Fixed in: 2.4.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade markus

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-2024-51499?

markus: upgrade to 2.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-51499 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51499 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-2024-51499 affect?

CVE-2024-51499 affects markus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). MarkUs is a web application for the submission and grading of student assignments. In versions prior to 2.4.8, an arbitrary file write vulnerability accessible via the update_files method of the SubmissionsController allows authenticated us

How urgent is CVE-2024-51499?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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