How severe is CVE-2024-11978?

CVE-2024-11978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-11978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11978?

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-2024-11978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-11978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34238.

When was CVE-2024-11978 published?

CVE-2024-11978 was published on 2024-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-11978

CVE-2024-11978 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-36.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34238
Weakness: CWE-36
Published: 2024-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DreamMaker from Interinfo has a Path Traversal vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary system files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11978?: DreamMaker from Interinfo has a Path Traversal vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary system files.
How severe is CVE-2024-11978?: CVE-2024-11978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-11978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11978?: 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-2024-11978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-11978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34238.
When was CVE-2024-11978 published?: CVE-2024-11978 was published on 2024-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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