Is CVE-2024-5581 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-5581 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-5581 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-5581 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-5581?

CVE-2024-5581 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-5581

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

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Allegra unzipFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the unzipFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of LOCAL SERVICE. Was ZDI-CAN-23453.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-5581 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 7.2.