How severe is CVE-2024-46544?

CVE-2024-46544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-46544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46544?

CVE-2024-46544 primarily affects Apache Tomcat Connectors. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46544?

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

Does CVE-2024-46544 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46544 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41869.

When was CVE-2024-46544 published?

CVE-2024-46544 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46544

CVE-2024-46544 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41869
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Apache Tomcat Connectors
Published: 2024-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors allows local users to view and modify shared memory containing mod_jk configuration which may lead to information disclosure and/or denial of service. This issue affects Apache Tomcat Connectors: from 1.2.9-beta through 1.2.49. Only mod_jk on Unix like systems is affected. Neither the ISAPI redirector nor mod_jk on Windows is affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.50, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46544?: Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors allows local users to view and modify shared memory containing mod_jk configuration which may lead to information disclosure and/or denial of service. This issue affects Apache Tomcat Connectors: from 1.2.9-beta through 1.2.49. Only mod_jk on Unix like systems is affected. Neither the ISAPI redirector nor mod_jk on Windows is affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.50, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-46544?: CVE-2024-46544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-46544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46544?: CVE-2024-46544 primarily affects Apache Tomcat Connectors. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46544?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-46544 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46544 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41869.
When was CVE-2024-46544 published?: CVE-2024-46544 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat_connectors:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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