PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8769: A vulnerability in the `LockManager.release_locks` function in aimhubio/aim (commit bb76afe) allows for arbitr
CVE-2024-8769 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting aim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability in the `LockManager.release_locks` function in aimhubio/aim (commit bb76afe) allows for arbitrary file deletion through relative path traversal. The `run_hash` parameter, which is user-controllable, is concatenated without normalization as part of a path used to specify file deletion. This vulnerability is exposed through the `Repo._close_run()` method, which is accessible via the tracking server instruction API. As a result, an a
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 | 0.9% (top 40%) |
| 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-2024-8769?
aim: upgrade to 3.24.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-8769 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8769 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-2024-8769 affect?
CVE-2024-8769 affects aim. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). A vulnerability in the `LockManager.release_locks` function in aimhubio/aim (commit bb76afe) allows for arbitrary file deletion through relative path traversal. The `run_hash` parameter, which is user-controllable, is concatenated without n
How urgent is CVE-2024-8769?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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