CVE-2024-54756 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into loading a crafted PK3 file with malicious ZScript in GZDoom.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-54756?

CVE-2024-54756 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the ZScript function of ZDoom Team GZDoom v4.13.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted PK3 file containing a malicious ZScript source file.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54756?

How do I fix CVE-2024-54756?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-54756 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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

Is CVE-2024-54756 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-54756 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8hvg-x32p-2j7j.

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