CVE-2024-6174
High
Description
When a non-x86 platform is detected, cloud-init grants root access to a hardcoded url with a local IP address. To prevent this, cloud-init default configurations disable platform enumeration.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCanonical Cloud-init
PublishedJun 26, 2025
First seenJun 26, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-287Improper authentication
How to fix
Update
- canonical cloud-init25.1.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| canonical cloud-init | v < 25.1.3 | 25.1.3 |
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