How severe is CVE-2024-0723?

CVE-2024-0723 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-0723 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0723?

CVE-2024-0723 affects Freesshd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0723?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0723 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0723 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16513.

When was CVE-2024-0723 published?

CVE-2024-0723 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0723

CVE-2024-0723 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freesshd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-404.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16513
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Freesshd
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in freeSSHd 1.0.9 on Windows. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251547.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0723?: A vulnerability was found in freeSSHd 1.0.9 on Windows. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251547.
How severe is CVE-2024-0723?: CVE-2024-0723 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-0723 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0723?: CVE-2024-0723 affects Freesshd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0723?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0723 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0723 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16513.
When was CVE-2024-0723 published?: CVE-2024-0723 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freesshd:freesshd:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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