An issue in Loom on macOS version 0.196.1 and before, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because it requires local access to a victim's machine.
Conclusion & alert: CVE-2024-23742 is rated High Risk (76.4/100): CVSS Critical severity, with high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 20.06%, 95th percentile). Core evidence: EPSS ranks this CVE among the most likely to be exploited in the near term. EPSS rose +3.78% over the last day, indicating growing attacker interest. Mandatory action: High exploitation likelihood—assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
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EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).
| # | Date | Old EPSS score | New EPSS score | Delta (New - Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-02-15 | 16.28% | 20.06% | +3.78% |
| 2 | 2025-11-21 | 7.89% | 16.28% | +8.39% |
| 3 | 2025-11-18 | — | 7.89% | — |
Full EPSS history (19 records total)
CVSS metrics for this CVE.
| Base score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Score source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | 3.1 | CRITICAL |
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3.9 | 5.9 | [email protected] |
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/V3x0r/CVE-2024-23742 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.electronjs.org/blog/statement-run-as-node-cves |