CVE-2024-8374: UltiMaker Cura slicer versions 5.7.0-beta.1 through 5.7.2 are vulnerable to code injection via the 3MF format

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8374 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ultimaker cura. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

UltiMaker Cura slicer versions 5.7.0-beta.1 through 5.7.2 are vulnerable to code injection via the 3MF format reader (/plugins/ThreeMFReader.py). The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the drop_to_buildplate property within 3MF files, which are ZIP archives containing the model data. When a 3MF file is loaded in Cura, the value of the drop_to_buildplate property is passed to the Python eval() function without proper sanitization, allo

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-09-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Checkmarx · Vendor: ultimaker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-03 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ultimaker ultimaker cura DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.7.0 · 5.7.0 beta1 · 5.7.1 · 5.7.2 rc2 · 5.8.0 beta1 · 5.8.0 beta1_rc1 · 5.8.0 beta1_rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ultimaker-cura || rpm -q ultimaker-cura || ultimaker-cura --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ultimaker-cura sudo apt install ultimaker-cura=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold ultimaker-cura

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

dnf --showduplicates list ultimaker-cura sudo dnf downgrade ultimaker-cura-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ultimaker-cura

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-2024-8374?

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

Is CVE-2024-8374 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8374 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-2024-8374 affect?

CVE-2024-8374 affects ultimaker cura. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). UltiMaker Cura slicer versions 5.7.0-beta.1 through 5.7.2 are vulnerable to code injection via the 3MF format reader (/plugins/ThreeMFReader.py). The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the drop_to_buildplate property within 3MF

How urgent is CVE-2024-8374?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Software pages

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