CVE-2024-39289
CWE-94Published: July 17, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A code execution vulnerability has been discovered in the Robot Operating System (ROS) 'rosparam' tool, affecting ROS distributions Noetic Ninjemys and earlier. The vulnerability stems from the use of the eval() function to process unsanitized, user-supplied parameter values via special converters for angle representations in radians. This flaw allowed attackers to craft and execute arbitrary Python code.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-39289 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
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 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-39289 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts