How severe is CVE-2024-24966?

CVE-2024-24966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-24966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24966?

CVE-2024-24966 primarily affects F5 F5os-a. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24966?

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

Does CVE-2024-24966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22329.

When was CVE-2024-24966 published?

CVE-2024-24966 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24966

CVE-2024-24966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F5 F5os-a with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22329
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: F5 F5os-a
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When LDAP remote authentication is configured on F5OS, a remote user without an assigned role will be incorrectly authorized. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24966?: When LDAP remote authentication is configured on F5OS, a remote user without an assigned role will be incorrectly authorized. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2024-24966?: CVE-2024-24966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-24966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24966?: CVE-2024-24966 primarily affects F5 F5os-a. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24966?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-24966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22329.
When was CVE-2024-24966 published?: CVE-2024-24966 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000133111

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:f5:f5os-a:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:f5:f5os-c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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