How severe is CVE-2024-44744?

CVE-2024-44744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-44744 being actively exploited?

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

How do I fix CVE-2024-44744?

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

Does CVE-2024-44744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41088.

When was CVE-2024-44744 published?

CVE-2024-44744 was published on 2024-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44744

CVE-2024-44744 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41088
Weakness: CWE-94
Published: 2024-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Malwarebytes Premium Security v5.0.0.883 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing crafted binaries into unspecified directories. NOTE: Malwarebytes argues that this issue requires admin privileges and that the contents cannot be altered by non-admin users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44744?: An issue in Malwarebytes Premium Security v5.0.0.883 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing crafted binaries into unspecified directories. NOTE: Malwarebytes argues that this issue requires admin privileges and that the contents cannot be altered by non-admin users.
How severe is CVE-2024-44744?: CVE-2024-44744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-44744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44744?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-44744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41088.
When was CVE-2024-44744 published?: CVE-2024-44744 was published on 2024-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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