CVE-2024-6345: Pip tools · setuptools vulnerable to Command Injection via package URL
Affects pip-toolsSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 7.4.1_1 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 19:32 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.4.1_1
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Jul 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 pip-tools to 7.4.1_1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewpip-toolspkg:brew/pip-toolsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and the issue is fixed in pip-tools version 7.4.1_1 and setuptools version 70.0. Users should upgrade to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2024-6345 is a high-severity vulnerability in the package_index module of pypa/setuptools used by pip-tools. Versions up to 69.1.1 allow remote code execution via download functions that process package URLs. These functions can be exploited if they handle user-controlled inputs, enabling arbitrary command execution. The issue is fixed in setuptools version 70.0 and pip-tools version 7.4.1_1.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6345 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/pypa/setuptools/pull/4332 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/pypa/setuptools/commit/88807c7062788254f654ea8c03427adc859321f0 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/pypa/setuptools (opens in a new tab)
- huntr.com/bounties/d6362117-ad57-4e83-951f-b8141c6e7ca5 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00018.html (opens in a new tab)