CVE-2024-40465

CVE-2024-40465 is a high-severity vulnerability in Beego 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-327.

Key facts

Description

An issue in beego v.2.2.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the getCacheFileName function in file.go file

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40465?
An issue in beego v.2.2.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the getCacheFileName function in file.go file
How severe is CVE-2024-40465?
CVE-2024-40465 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-2024-40465 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40465?
CVE-2024-40465 affects Beego. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40465?
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-2024-40465 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-40465 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2441.
When was CVE-2024-40465 published?
CVE-2024-40465 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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