CVE-2024-38449
CVE-2024-38449 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37338
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Directory Traversal vulnerability in KasmVNC 1.3.1.230e50f7b89663316c70de7b0e3db6f6b9340489 and possibly earlier versions allows remote authenticated attackers to browse parent directories and read the content of files outside the scope of the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38449?
- A Directory Traversal vulnerability in KasmVNC 1.3.1.230e50f7b89663316c70de7b0e3db6f6b9340489 and possibly earlier versions allows remote authenticated attackers to browse parent directories and read the content of files outside the scope of the application.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38449?
- CVE-2024-38449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-38449 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38449?
- 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-2024-38449 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38449 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37338.
- When was CVE-2024-38449 published?
- CVE-2024-38449 was published on 2024-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/kasmtech/KasmVNC/issues/254
- https://kasmweb.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/3/topic/30ffee7f-4b85-4783-b118-6ae4fd8b0c52
- https://kasmweb.com/kasmvnc
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