CVE-2024-56321: GoCD is a continuous deliver server

Routine

LOW 3.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-56321 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting gocd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GoCD is a continuous deliver server. GoCD versions 18.9.0 through 24.4.0 (inclusive) can allow GoCD admins to abuse the backup configuration "post-backup script" feature to potentially execute arbitrary scripts on the hosting server or container as GoCD's user, rather than pre-configured scripts. In practice the impact of this vulnerability is limited, as in most configurations a user who can log into the GoCD UI as an admin also has host adminis

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-36
Published	2025-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-03 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thoughtworks gocd UPGRADE

Affected: >= 18.9.0 and < 24.5.0

Fixed in: 24.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 18.9.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 24.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gocd

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 18.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gocd sudo apt install gocd=<VERSION_BEFORE_18.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold gocd

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

dnf --showduplicates list gocd sudo dnf downgrade gocd-<VERSION_BEFORE_18.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add gocd

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-2024-56321?

gocd: upgrade to 24.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-56321 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56321 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-2024-56321 affect?

CVE-2024-56321 affects gocd. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). GoCD is a continuous deliver server. GoCD versions 18.9.0 through 24.4.0 (inclusive) can allow GoCD admins to abuse the backup configuration "post-backup script" feature to potentially execute arbitrary scripts on the hosting server or cont

How urgent is CVE-2024-56321?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-56324 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE GoCD is a continuous deliver server
CVE-2024-56322 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE GoCD is a continuous deliver server
CVE-2024-56320 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE GoCD is a continuous deliver server
CVE-2024-28866 LOW 3.1 UPGRADE GoCD is a continuous delivery server

References

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