CVE-2024-53258: Autolab is a course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-53258 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting autolab. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Autolab is a course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments. From Autolab versions v.3.0.0 onward students can download all assignments from another student, as long as they are logged in, using the download_all_submissions feature. This can allow for leakage of submissions to unauthorized users, such as downloading submissions from other students in the class, or even instructor test submissions, given they know their

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-359, CWE-862
Published	2024-11-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-25 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autolabproject autolab UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0 and <= 3.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade autolab

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison autolab sudo apt install autolab=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold autolab

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list autolab sudo dnf downgrade autolab-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add autolab

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-53258?

autolab: upgrade to newer than 3.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-53258 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53258 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-2024-53258 affect?

CVE-2024-53258 affects autolab. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Autolab is a course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments. From Autolab versions v.3.0.0 onward students can download all assignments from another student, as long as they are logged in, using the download_all_

How urgent is CVE-2024-53258?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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