CRITICAL

CVE-2021-24040

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

36.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Due to use of unsafe YAML deserialization logic, an attacker with the ability to modify local YAML configuration files could provide malicious input, resulting in remote code execution or similar risks. This issue affects ParlAI prior to v1.1.0.

Technical details

Published
9/10/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24040?

Due to use of unsafe YAML deserialization logic, an attacker with the ability to modify local YAML configuration files could provide malicious input, resulting in remote code execution or similar risks. This issue affects ParlAI prior to v1.1.0.

Is CVE-2021-24040 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24040 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 36.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24040?

CVE-2021-24040 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2021-24040 affecting your environment?

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