CVE-2024-24621

Softaculous Webuzo authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.16%

Published25 Jul 2024

Description

Softaculous Webuzo contains an authentication bypass vulnerability through the password reset functionality. Remote, anonymous attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain full server access as the root user.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Softaculous Webuzo< 4.2.9

Remediation

Fixed in

Softaculous Webuzo≥ 4.2.9

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-24621 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-24621 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.16%.

How severe is CVE-2024-24621?

CVE-2024-24621 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-24621?

Affected products include Softaculous Webuzo.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24621?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Softaculous Webuzo 4.2.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.