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CVE-2024-42681: xxl-job · Insecure Permissions

Affects xxl-jobSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 59% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 15 Aug 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Mavencom.xuxueli/xxl-jobpkg:maven/com.xuxueli/xxl-jobOther threatsAffected
  • =2.4.1
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit who can interact with the Sub-Task ID component, ensuring only trusted and necessary users have permissions. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate xxl-job instances from untrusted networks and reduce exposure. Monitoring and logging of all interactions with the task scheduling system should be enhanced to detect anomalous or unauthorized activities promptly. Employ application-layer firewalls or web application firewalls (WAFs) to block suspicious requests targeting the vulnerable component. Review and harden authentication and authorization mechanisms within xxl-job configurations. If feasible, temporarily disable or restrict the use of the Sub-Task ID feature to mitigate risk. Regularly check for updates from the vendor and apply patches immediately upon release. Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing focused on task scheduling components to identify any exploitation attempts.

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in xxl-job v.2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Sub-Task ID component.

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