How severe is CVE-2024-42449?

CVE-2024-42449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42449?

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-2024-42449 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42449 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39885.

When was CVE-2024-42449 published?

CVE-2024-42449 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42449

CVE-2024-42449 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39885
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2024-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

From the VSPC management agent machine, under condition that the management agent is authorized on the server, it is possible to remove arbitrary files on the VSPC server machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42449?: From the VSPC management agent machine, under condition that the management agent is authorized on the server, it is possible to remove arbitrary files on the VSPC server machine.
How severe is CVE-2024-42449?: CVE-2024-42449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42449?: 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-2024-42449 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42449 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39885.
When was CVE-2024-42449 published?: CVE-2024-42449 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veeam.com/kb4679

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