How severe is CVE-2024-48293?

CVE-2024-48293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-48293 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-2024-48293?

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

Does CVE-2024-48293 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48293 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42988.

When was CVE-2024-48293 published?

CVE-2024-48293 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48293

CVE-2024-48293 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42988
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2024-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect access control in QuickHeal Antivirus Pro 24.1.0.182 and earlier allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to arbitrarily modify antivirus settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48293?: Incorrect access control in QuickHeal Antivirus Pro 24.1.0.182 and earlier allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to arbitrarily modify antivirus settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-48293?: CVE-2024-48293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-48293 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-2024-48293?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-48293 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48293 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42988.
When was CVE-2024-48293 published?: CVE-2024-48293 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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