How severe is CVE-2024-22938?

CVE-2024-22938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22938?

CVE-2024-22938 affects Bosscms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22938?

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-2024-22938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20463.

When was CVE-2024-22938 published?

CVE-2024-22938 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22938

CVE-2024-22938 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bosscms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20463
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Bosscms
Published: 2024-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in BossCMS v.1.3.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via the init function in admin.class.php component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22938?: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in BossCMS v.1.3.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via the init function in admin.class.php component.
How severe is CVE-2024-22938?: CVE-2024-22938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22938?: CVE-2024-22938 affects Bosscms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22938?: 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-2024-22938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20463.
When was CVE-2024-22938 published?: CVE-2024-22938 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bosscms:bosscms:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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