CVE-2024-11681

MEDIUM
Published Jan 7, 2025 Modified Jul 29, 2025 CWE-78

Description

A malicious or compromised MacPorts mirror can execute arbitrary commands as root on the machine of a client running port selfupdate against the mirror.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor Product
macports macports
apple macos

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11681? +
A malicious or compromised MacPorts mirror can execute arbitrary commands as root on the machine of a client running port selfupdate against the mirror. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-11681? +
CVE-2024-11681 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11681? +
CVE-2024-11681 affects products from apple, macports, specifically: macos, macports. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-11681? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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