CVE-2024-6302: Lack of privilege checking when processing a redaction in Conduit versions v0.6.0 and lower, allowing a local

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6302?

conduit: upgrade to 0.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6302 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6302 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-2024-6302 affect?

CVE-2024-6302 affects conduit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Lack of privilege checking when processing a redaction in Conduit versions v0.6.0 and lower, allowing a local user to redact any message from users on the same server, given that they are able to send redaction events.

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6302 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting conduit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Lack of privilege checking when processing a redaction in Conduit versions v0.6.0 and lower, allowing a local user to redact any message from users on the same server, given that they are able to send redaction events.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-280
Published	2024-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitLab Inc. · Vendor: conduit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-25 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

conduit conduit UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.7.0

Fixed in: 0.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade conduit

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-2024-6302?

conduit: upgrade to 0.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6302 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6302 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-2024-6302 affect?

CVE-2024-6302 affects conduit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Lack of privilege checking when processing a redaction in Conduit versions v0.6.0 and lower, allowing a local user to redact any message from users on the same server, given that they are able to send redaction events.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6302?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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