What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-5979?

CVE-2024-5979 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-5979?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-5979. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

H2O CVE-2024-5979

Q: Which versions of H2O are affected by CVE-2024-5979?

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the `run_tool` command in the `rapids` component allows the `main` function of any class under the `water.tools` namespace to be called.

HIGH

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2024-06-27 security@huntr.dev

Code Injection RCE Denial Of Service H2O

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · Vendor: huntr

Severity by source

Vendor (huntr) PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (huntr) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: huntr

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 27, 2024 - 19:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the run_tool command in the rapids component allows the main function of any class under the water.tools namespace to be called. One such class, MojoConvertTool, crashes the server when invoked with an invalid argument, causing a denial of service.

AnalysisAI

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the run_tool command in the rapids component allows the main function of any class under the water.tools namespace to be called. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, the run_tool command in the rapids component allows the main function of any class under the water.tools namespace to be called. One such class, MojoConvertTool, crashes the server when invoked with an invalid argument, causing a denial of service. Affected products include: H2O. Version information: version 3.46.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.