Is CVE-2024-22860 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-22860 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-22860 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-22860 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-22860?

CVE-2024-22860 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-22860

CWE-190Published: January 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg before n6.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the jpegxl_anim_read_packet component in the JPEG XL Animation decoder.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

FFmpeg versions before n6.1 contain an integer overflow in the JPEG XL animation decoder, enabling remote arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade FFmpeg to version n6.1 or later. Implement robust input validation for all media files processed by the library.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-22860 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.