CVE-2024-7625: In HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise from 0.6.1 up to 1.6.13, 1.7.10, and 1.8.2, the archive unpacking proc

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7625 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting nomad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise from 0.6.1 up to 1.6.13, 1.7.10, and 1.8.2, the archive unpacking process is vulnerable to writes outside the allocation directory during migration of allocation directories when multiple archive headers target the same file. This vulnerability, CVE-2024-7625, is fixed in Nomad 1.6.14, 1.7.11, and 1.8.3. Access or compromise of the Nomad client agent at the source allocation first is a prerequisite for leve

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-610
Published	2024-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HashiCorp Inc. · Vendor: hashicorp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-15 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hashicorp nomad UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.6.1 and < 1.6.14 · >= 1.7.0 and < 1.7.11 · >= 1.8.0 and <= 1.8.3 · >= 1.8.0 and < 1.8.3

Fixed in: 1.6.14, 1.7.11, 1.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nomad

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 0.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nomad sudo apt install nomad=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.1> sudo apt-mark hold nomad

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

dnf --showduplicates list nomad sudo dnf downgrade nomad-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.1> sudo dnf versionlock add nomad

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-2024-7625?

nomad: upgrade to 1.6.14, 1.7.11, 1.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7625 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7625 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-2024-7625 affect?

CVE-2024-7625 affects nomad. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). In HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise from 0.6.1 up to 1.6.13, 1.7.10, and 1.8.2, the archive unpacking process is vulnerable to writes outside the allocation directory during migration of allocation directories when multiple archive head

How urgent is CVE-2024-7625?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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