CVE-2024-43404

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8

9.8

MEGABOT is a fully customized Discord bot for learning and fun. The /math command and functionality of MEGABOT versions < 1.5.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to a Python eval(). The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject Python code into the expression parameter when using /math in any Discord channel. This vulnerability impacts any discord guild utilizing MEGABOT. This vulnerability was fixed in release version 1.5.0.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(low)
EPSS: 89.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 20, 2024

Last Modified

August 26, 2024

Advisory Details (5)

Auto-updated May 30, 2026

Patch available. Sources: github_commit, github_pr, github_release, github.

github Patch Available

Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in MEGABOT · Advisory · NicPWNs/MEGABOT · GitHub

https://github.com/NicPWNs/MEGABOT/security/advisories/GHSA-vhxp-4hwq-w3p2

github_release Patch Available

v1.5.0

Patch available: NicPWNs/MEGABOT v1.5.0

https://github.com/NicPWNs/MEGABOT/releases/tag/v1.5.0

github_pr Patch Available

fix: remove eval() code execution vulnerability

Patch available: NicPWNs/MEGABOT v1.5.0 (PR #138 merged 2024-08-19)

https://github.com/NicPWNs/MEGABOT/pull/138

generic

RCE Vulnerability · Issue #137 · NicPWNs/MEGABOT · GitHub

https://github.com/NicPWNs/MEGABOT/issues/137

github_commit Patch Available

commit 71e79e5581ea (NicPWNs/MEGABOT)

Patch available: NicPWNs/MEGABOT v1.5.0 (contains commit 71e79e5581ea)

https://github.com/NicPWNs/MEGABOT/commit/71e79e5581ea36313700385b112d863053fb7ed6

Weakness Classification(2)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 11× in last 7d / 17× in last 30d)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2024-43404?

CVE-2024-43404 is a critical vulnerability published on August 20, 2024. MEGABOT is a fully customized Discord bot for learning and fun. The /math command and functionality of MEGABOT versions < 1.5.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to a Python eval(). The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject Python code into the expression parameter when using…

When was CVE-2024-43404 disclosed?

CVE-2024-43404 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 20, 2024, with the most recent update on August 26, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2024-43404 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-43404 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-43404?

CVE-2024-43404 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD). The EG score is currently aggregating — additional source signals are being incorporated as they become available..

How do I remediate CVE-2024-43404?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2024-43404, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2024-43404

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