CVE-2024-29864: distrobox · Command Injection
Affects distroboxSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 1.7.0.1 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 87% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.7.0.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade 89luca89/distrobox to 1.7.0.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHub89luca89/distroboxpkg:github/89luca89/distroboxOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-29864, organizations should immediately upgrade Distrobox to version 1.7.0.1 or later where the vulnerability is addressed. If you cannot patch yet, restrict network access to systems running vulnerable Distrobox versions, especially from untrusted networks. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for any custom scripts or integrations involving Distrobox exported executables. Employ application whitelisting and runtime protection tools to detect and block anomalous command executions. Monitor system logs and container activity for signs of exploitation attempts or unusual behavior. Additionally, enforce the principle of least privilege by running Distrobox and related containers with minimal necessary permissions. Regularly review and update container security policies and ensure that all software dependencies are kept current to reduce the attack surface.
Description
Distrobox before 1.7.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via command injection into exported executables.