CVE-2024-11584
cloud-init: Cloud init permissions handling flaw
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 26, 2025
Updated · September 23, 2026
Description
A default permissions flaw was found in cloud-init. The cloud-init-hotplugd.socket grants 0666 permissions, making it world-writable. This vulnerability allows an unprivileged user to trigger hotplug-hook commands.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.9CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE-276 · Incorrect Default Permissions