CVE-2024-52481: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Astoundify Job

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-52481?

jobify: upgrade to 4.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-52481 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52481 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-2024-52481 affect?

CVE-2024-52481 affects jobify. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Astoundify Jobify jobify allows Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects Jobify: from n/a through < 4.3.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-52481?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-52481 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jobify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Astoundify Jobify jobify allows Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects Jobify: from n/a through < 4.3.0.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: astoundify

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-28 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

astoundify jobify UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.2.4

Fixed in: 4.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jobify

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-2024-52481?

jobify: upgrade to 4.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-52481 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52481 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-2024-52481 affect?

CVE-2024-52481 affects jobify. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Astoundify Jobify jobify allows Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects Jobify: from n/a through < 4.3.0.

How urgent is CVE-2024-52481?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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