CVE-2024-10572

HIGH
Published Mar 20, 2025 Modified Oct 15, 2025 CWE-94

Description

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0.1, the `run_tool` command exposes classes in the `water.tools` package through the `ast` parser. This includes the `XGBoostLibExtractTool` class, which can be exploited to shut down the server and write large files to arbitrary directories, leading to a denial of service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor Product
h2o h2o

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10572? +
In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0.1, the `run_tool` command exposes classes in the `water.tools` package through the `ast` parser. This includes the `XGBoostLibExtractTool` class, which can be exploited to shut down the server and write large files to arbitrary directories, leading to a denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-10572? +
CVE-2024-10572 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10572? +
CVE-2024-10572 affects products from h2o, specifically: h2o. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-10572? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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