How severe is CVE-2024-41973?

CVE-2024-41973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-41973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41973?

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-2024-41973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39303.

When was CVE-2024-41973 published?

CVE-2024-41973 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41973

CVE-2024-41973 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-35.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39303
Weakness: CWE-35
Published: 2024-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A low privileged remote attacker can specify an arbitrary file on the filesystem which may lead to an arbitrary file writes with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41973?: A low privileged remote attacker can specify an arbitrary file on the filesystem which may lead to an arbitrary file writes with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-41973?: CVE-2024-41973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-41973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41973?: 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-2024-41973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39303.
When was CVE-2024-41973 published?: CVE-2024-41973 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-047

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