How severe is CVE-2024-42988?

CVE-2024-42988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42988?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-42988 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42988 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39865.

When was CVE-2024-42988 published?

CVE-2024-42988 was published on 2024-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42988

CVE-2024-42988 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39865
Weakness: CWE-284
Published: 2024-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lack of access control in ChallengeSolves (/api/v1/challenges/<challenge id>/solves) of CTFd v2.0.0 - v3.7.2 allows authenticated users to retrieve a list of users who have solved the challenge, regardless of the Account Visibility settings. The issue is fixed in v3.7.3+.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42988?: Lack of access control in ChallengeSolves (/api/v1/challenges/<challenge id>/solves) of CTFd v2.0.0 - v3.7.2 allows authenticated users to retrieve a list of users who have solved the challenge, regardless of the Account Visibility settings. The issue is fixed in v3.7.3+.
How severe is CVE-2024-42988?: CVE-2024-42988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42988 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42988 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39865.
When was CVE-2024-42988 published?: CVE-2024-42988 was published on 2024-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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