CVE-2024-8501: An arbitrary file download vulnerability exists in the rpc_agent_client component of modelscope/agentscope ver

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8501 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting agentscope. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file download vulnerability exists in the rpc_agent_client component of modelscope/agentscope version v0.0.4. This vulnerability allows any user to download any file from the rpc_agent's host by exploiting the download_file method. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including configuration files, credentials, and potentially system files, which may facilitate further exploitation such as privilege escalati

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-36
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

modelscope agentscope DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison agentscope sudo apt install agentscope=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold agentscope

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

dnf --showduplicates list agentscope sudo dnf downgrade agentscope-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add agentscope

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-2024-8501?

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

Is CVE-2024-8501 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8501 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-2024-8501 affect?

CVE-2024-8501 affects agentscope. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An arbitrary file download vulnerability exists in the rpc_agent_client component of modelscope/agentscope version v0.0.4. This vulnerability allows any user to download any file from the rpc_agent's host by exploiting the download_file met

How urgent is CVE-2024-8501?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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