Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 20, 2025· Updated Oct 15, 2025
Encryption of Arbitrary Files with Attacker-Controlled Key in h2oai/h2o-3
CVE-2024-6863
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
h2oPyPI | >= 3.32.1.2, <= 3.46.0 | — |
ai.h2o:h2o-coreMaven | >= 3.32.1.2, <= 3.46.0 | — |
Affected products
3- ghsa-coords2 versions
>= 3.32.1.2, <= 3.46.0+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: >= 3.32.1.2, <= 3.46.0
- (no CPE)range: >= 3.32.1.2, <= 3.46.0
Patches
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