PatchTheCVECVE-2024-7776: A vulnerability in the `download_model` function of the onnx/onnx framework, before and including version 1.16
CVE-2024-7776 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting onnx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability in the `download_model` function of the onnx/onnx framework, before and including version 1.16.1, allows for arbitrary file overwrite due to inadequate prevention of path traversal attacks in malicious tar files. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to overwrite files in the user's directory, potentially leading to remote command execution.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.1 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2025-03-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-7776?
onnx: upgrade to newer than 1.16.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-7776 being exploited?
CVE-2024-7776 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-2024-7776 affect?
CVE-2024-7776 affects onnx. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). A vulnerability in the `download_model` function of the onnx/onnx framework, before and including version 1.16.1, allows for arbitrary file overwrite due to inadequate prevention of path traversal attacks in malicious tar files. This vulner
How urgent is CVE-2024-7776?
Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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