Is CVE-2024-23742 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-23742 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-23742 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-23742 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-23742?

CVE-2024-23742 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-23742

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 28, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in Loom on macOS version 0.196.1 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because it requires local access to a victim's machine.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Loom on macOS is vulnerable to remote arbitrary code execution via Node.js settings. While the vendor disputes the remote nature of the exploit, the CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the potential severity of the underlying issue.

No public exploit is known for this issue, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update Loom to a version beyond 0.196.1. Users should follow vendor guidance regarding local access requirements and configuration hardening.

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-2024-23742 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.