CVE-2024-6829: A vulnerability in aimhubio/aim version 3.19.3 allows an attacker to exploit the `tarfile.extractall()` functi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6829?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-6829 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6829 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-2024-6829 affect?

CVE-2024-6829 affects aim. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). A vulnerability in aimhubio/aim version 3.19.3 allows an attacker to exploit the `tarfile.extractall()` function to extract the contents of a maliciously crafted tarfile to arbitrary locations on the host server. The attacker can control `r

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6829?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-6829 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting aim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in aimhubio/aim version 3.19.3 allows an attacker to exploit the `tarfile.extractall()` function to extract the contents of a maliciously crafted tarfile to arbitrary locations on the host server. The attacker can control `repo.path` and `run_hash` to bypass directory existence checks and extract files to unintended locations, potentially overwriting critical files. This can lead to arbitrary data being written to arbitrary locati

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-73
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: aimstack

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aimstack aim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.19.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.19.3

1. Check installed version

pip show aim

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.19.3

pip index versions aim pip install "aim<3.19.3"

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-2024-6829?

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

Is CVE-2024-6829 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6829 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-2024-6829 affect?

CVE-2024-6829 affects aim. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). A vulnerability in aimhubio/aim version 3.19.3 allows an attacker to exploit the `tarfile.extractall()` function to extract the contents of a maliciously crafted tarfile to arbitrary locations on the host server. The attacker can control `r

How urgent is CVE-2024-6829?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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