How severe is CVE-2024-37769?

CVE-2024-37769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-37769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37769?

CVE-2024-37769 affects B1ackc4t 14finger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37769?

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-2024-37769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36823.

When was CVE-2024-37769 published?

CVE-2024-37769 was published on 2024-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37769

CVE-2024-37769 is a high-severity vulnerability in B1ackc4t 14finger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-278.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36823
Weakness: CWE-278
Affected product: B1ackc4t 14finger
Published: 2024-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure permissions in 14Finger v1.1 allow attackers to escalate privileges from normal user to Administrator via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37769?: Insecure permissions in 14Finger v1.1 allow attackers to escalate privileges from normal user to Administrator via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2024-37769?: CVE-2024-37769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-37769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37769?: CVE-2024-37769 affects B1ackc4t 14finger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37769?: 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-2024-37769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36823.
When was CVE-2024-37769 published?: CVE-2024-37769 was published on 2024-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/b1ackc4t/14Finger/issues/12

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:b1ackc4t:14finger:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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