Is CVE-2024-39780 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-39780 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-39780 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-39780 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-39780?

CVE-2024-39780 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-39780

CWE-20Published: April 2, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A YAML deserialization vulnerability was found in the Robot Operating System (ROS) 'dynparam', a command-line tool for getting, setting, and deleting parameters of a dynamically configurable node, affecting ROS distributions Noetic and earlier. The issue is caused by the use of the yaml.load() function in the 'set' and 'get' verbs, and allows for the creation of arbitrary Python objects. Through this flaw, a local or remote user can craft and execute arbitrary Python code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-39780 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.