CVE-2024-8238: In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() fu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8238?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-8238 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8238 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-2024-8238 affect?

CVE-2024-8238 affects aim. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak serv

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8238?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 8.1REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8238 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting aim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak server-side secrets or potentially gain unrestricted code execution. The vulnerability arises because str.format_map() can read arbitrary attributes of Python objects, enabling attackers to access sensitive variabl

Why this priority

High 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	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1336
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 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aimstack aim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.22.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.22.0

1. Check installed version

pip show aim

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.22.0

pip index versions aim pip install "aim<3.22.0"

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-2024-8238?

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

Is CVE-2024-8238 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8238 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-2024-8238 affect?

CVE-2024-8238 affects aim. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). In version 3.22.0 of aimhubio/aim, the AimQL query language uses an outdated version of the safer_getattr() function from RestrictedPython. This version does not protect against the str.format_map() method, allowing an attacker to leak serv

How urgent is CVE-2024-8238?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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