CVE-2024-23738
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 28, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue in Postman version 10.22 and before on macOS allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor states "we dispute the report's accuracy ... the configuration does not enable remote code execution.."
Risk Analysis
Postman on macOS is reported to be vulnerable to remote arbitrary code execution via Node.js settings, though the vendor disputes the accuracy of this report. 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.
Update Postman to a version beyond 10.22. Monitor vendor security advisories for further clarification on the risk and necessary configuration changes.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23738 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-23738 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts