How severe is CVE-2024-23770?

CVE-2024-23770 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23770 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23770?

CVE-2024-23770 affects Unix4lyfe Darkhttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23770?

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

Does CVE-2024-23770 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23770 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21223.

When was CVE-2024-23770 published?

CVE-2024-23770 was published on 2024-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23770

CVE-2024-23770 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unix4lyfe Darkhttpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21223
Affected product: Unix4lyfe Darkhttpd
Published: 2024-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

darkhttpd through 1.15 allows local users to discover credentials (for --auth) by listing processes and their arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23770?: darkhttpd through 1.15 allows local users to discover credentials (for --auth) by listing processes and their arguments.
How severe is CVE-2024-23770?: CVE-2024-23770 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23770 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23770?: CVE-2024-23770 affects Unix4lyfe Darkhttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23770?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23770 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23770 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21223.
When was CVE-2024-23770 published?: CVE-2024-23770 was published on 2024-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:unix4lyfe:darkhttpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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