CVE-2024-49048 TorchGeo Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the TorchGeo library, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-49048?

CVE-2024-49048 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft TorchGeo, published on 12 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TorchGeo Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49048?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including torchgeo. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
torchgeo PyPIAll versions0.6.1
torchgeo PyPIFrom 0.40.6.1
torchgeo PyPIFrom 0.40.6.1

Products include Microsoft Torchgeo.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49048?

Upgrade torchgeo to 0.6.1 or later.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2024-49048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghq9-vc6f-8qjf, PYSEC-2024-204.

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