CVE-2024-6174: When a non-x86 platform is detected, cloud-init grants root access to a hardcoded url with a local IP address

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6174?

cloud-init: upgrade to 25.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6174 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6174 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-2024-6174 affect?

CVE-2024-6174 affects cloud-init. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). When a non-x86 platform is detected, cloud-init grants root access to a hardcoded url with a local IP address. To prevent this, cloud-init default configurations disable platform enumeration.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6174 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cloud-init. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

When a non-x86 platform is detected, cloud-init grants root access to a hardcoded url with a local IP address. To prevent this, cloud-init default configurations disable platform enumeration.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2025-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Canonical Ltd. · Vendor: canonical

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-26 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

canonical cloud-init UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.1.3

Fixed in: 25.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cloud-init || rpm -q cloud-init || cloud-init --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cloud-init

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cloud-init

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-2024-6174?

cloud-init: upgrade to 25.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6174 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6174 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-2024-6174 affect?

CVE-2024-6174 affects cloud-init. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). When a non-x86 platform is detected, cloud-init grants root access to a hardcoded url with a local IP address. To prevent this, cloud-init default configurations disable platform enumeration.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6174?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-11584 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE cloud-init through 25.1.2 includes the systemd socket unit cloud-init-hotplugd.socket with default SocketMode

References

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