How severe is CVE-2024-47637?

CVE-2024-47637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-47637 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47637?

CVE-2024-47637 affects Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47637?

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-2024-47637 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-47637 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42562.

When was CVE-2024-47637 published?

CVE-2024-47637 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-47637

CVE-2024-47637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-23.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42562
Weakness: CWE-23
Affected product: Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Path Traversal.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.4.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47637?: Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Path Traversal.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.4.1.
How severe is CVE-2024-47637?: CVE-2024-47637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-47637 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-47637?: CVE-2024-47637 affects Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47637?: 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-2024-47637 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-47637 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42562.
When was CVE-2024-47637 published?: CVE-2024-47637 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-4-1-path-traversal-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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