Is CVE-2024-29864 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-29864 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-29864 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-29864 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29864?

CVE-2024-29864 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-29864

CWE-77Published: March 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported executables.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Distrobox is susceptible to command injection via exported executables, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical vulnerability highlights a significant risk to the host environment.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade Distrobox to version 1.7.0.1 or higher. Avoid executing untrusted binaries within the Distrobox environment.

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-2024-29864 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.