CVE-2024-6580: The /n software IPWorks SSH library SFTPServer component can be induced to make unintended filesystem or netwo

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6580 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ipworks ssh. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The /n software IPWorks SSH library SFTPServer component can be induced to make unintended filesystem or network path requests when loading a SSH public key or certificate. To be exploitable, an application calling the SFTPServer component must grant user access without verifying the SSH public key or certificate (which would most likely be a separate vulnerability in the calling application). IPWorks SSH versions 22.0.8945 and 24.0.8945 were rel

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1390, CWE-347
Published	2024-07-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government · Vendor: nsoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-08 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nsoftware ipworks ssh DOWNGRADE

Affected: 22.0.8945 · 24.0.8945

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22.0.8945

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ipworks-ssh || rpm -q ipworks-ssh || ipworks-ssh --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 22.0.8945 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ipworks-ssh sudo apt install ipworks-ssh=<VERSION_BEFORE_22.0.8945> sudo apt-mark hold ipworks-ssh

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ipworks-ssh sudo dnf downgrade ipworks-ssh-<VERSION_BEFORE_22.0.8945> sudo dnf versionlock add ipworks-ssh

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.

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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-2024-6580?

ipworks ssh: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6580 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6580 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-2024-6580 affect?

CVE-2024-6580 affects ipworks ssh. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The /n software IPWorks SSH library SFTPServer component can be induced to make unintended filesystem or network path requests when loading a SSH public key or certificate. To be exploitable, an application calling the SFTPServer component

How urgent is CVE-2024-6580?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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