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Vulnerability record · CVE-2024-6863 · published 20 March 2025

CVE-2024-6863: H2o vulnerability

H2o · H2o

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, an endpoint exposing a custom EncryptionTool allows an attacker to encrypt any files on the target server with a key of their choosing. The chosen key can also be overwritten, resulting in ransomware-like behavior. This vulnerability makes it possible for an attacker to encrypt arbitrary files with keys of their choice, making it exceedingly difficult for the target to recover the keys needed for decryption.

6.5 CVSS 3.0 Medium EPSS 0.35% · top 73.5% CWE-749 · CWE-749
6.5CVSS 3.0 base score
0.35%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References, 1 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, an endpoint exposing a custom EncryptionTool allows an attacker to encrypt any files on the target server with a key of their choosing. The chosen key can also be overwritten, resulting in ransomware-like behavior. This vulnerability makes it possible for an attacker to encrypt arbitrary files with keys of their choice, making it exceedingly difficult for the target to recover the keys needed for decryption.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://huntr.com/bounties/10f55937-0cba-4530-897f-2abf30ed5270 ExploitThird Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2024-6863), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-06). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.