CVE-2024-11681

A malicious or compromised MacPorts mirror can execute arbitrary commands as root on the machine of a client running port selfupdate against the mirror.

CVSS v3 6.8 MEDIUM

6.8^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.3 / Impact : 4.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-2j38-pjh8-wfxw	Exploit Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND

cpe:2.3:a:macports:macports:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-01-07 15:15

Updated : 2025-07-29 19:26

NVD link : CVE-2024-11681

Mitre link : CVE-2024-11681

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-11681

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Products Affected

macports

macports

apple

macos

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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