CVE-2024-33434
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
An issue in tiagorlampert CHAOS v5.0.1 before 1b451cf62582295b7225caf5a7b506f0bad56f6b and 24c9e109b5be34df7b2bce8368eae669c481ed5e allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the unsafe concatenation of the `filename` argument into the `buildStr` string without any sanitization or filtering.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-33434 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-33434 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-33434 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1