Is CVE-2024-24482 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-24482 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-24482 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-24482 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-24482?

CVE-2024-24482 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-24482

CWE-22Published: February 2, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Aprktool before 2.9.3 on Windows allows ../ and /.. directory traversal.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Apktool on Windows is vulnerable to directory traversal, which can be leveraged for arbitrary code execution. The high CVSS score reflects the ease of remote exploitation and the severity of the impact.

There is no public exploit information available, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to Apktool version 2.9.3 or later to resolve the directory traversal flaw.

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-2024-24482 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.