CVE-2024-57520: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in asterisk v22 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-57520 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting asterisk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in asterisk v22 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the action_createconfig function. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the impact is limited to creating empty files outside of the Asterisk product directory (aka directory traversal) and the attack can only be performed by a privileged user who has the ability to manage the configuration.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2025-02-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sangoma

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-05 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sangoma asterisk UPGRADE

Affected: >= 22.0.0 and <= 22.5.1

Fixed in: newer than 22.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 22.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade asterisk

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 22.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison asterisk sudo apt install asterisk=<VERSION_BEFORE_22.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold asterisk

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

dnf --showduplicates list asterisk sudo dnf downgrade asterisk-<VERSION_BEFORE_22.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add asterisk

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-2024-57520?

asterisk: upgrade to newer than 22.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-57520 being exploited?

CVE-2024-57520 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-2024-57520 affect?

CVE-2024-57520 affects asterisk. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Insecure Permissions vulnerability in asterisk v22 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the action_createconfig function. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the impact is limited to creating empty files outside

How urgent is CVE-2024-57520?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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