How severe is CVE-2024-0793?

CVE-2024-0793 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0793 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0793?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0793 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0793 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3260.

When was CVE-2024-0793 published?

CVE-2024-0793 was published on 2024-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0793

CVE-2024-0793 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3260
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2024-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in kube-controller-manager. This issue occurs when the initial application of a HPA config YAML lacking a .spec.behavior.scaleUp block causes a denial of service due to KCM pods going into restart churn.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0793?: A flaw was found in kube-controller-manager. This issue occurs when the initial application of a HPA config YAML lacking a .spec.behavior.scaleUp block causes a denial of service due to KCM pods going into restart churn.
How severe is CVE-2024-0793?: CVE-2024-0793 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0793 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0793?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0793 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0793 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3260.
When was CVE-2024-0793 published?: CVE-2024-0793 was published on 2024-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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