How severe is CVE-2024-47916?

CVE-2024-47916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-47916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-47916?

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-2024-47916 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-47916 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42730.

When was CVE-2024-47916 published?

CVE-2024-47916 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-47916

CVE-2024-47916 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42730
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Boa web server - CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47916?: Boa web server - CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
How severe is CVE-2024-47916?: CVE-2024-47916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-47916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47916?: 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-2024-47916 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-47916 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42730.
When was CVE-2024-47916 published?: CVE-2024-47916 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories

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