How severe is CVE-2024-48651?

CVE-2024-48651 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-2024-48651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48651?

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-2024-48651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43211.

When was CVE-2024-48651 published?

CVE-2024-48651 was published on 2024-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48651

CVE-2024-48651 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43211
Weakness: CWE-863
Published: 2024-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In ProFTPD through 1.3.8b before cec01cc, supplemental group inheritance grants unintended access to GID 0 because of the lack of supplemental groups from mod_sql.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48651?: In ProFTPD through 1.3.8b before cec01cc, supplemental group inheritance grants unintended access to GID 0 because of the lack of supplemental groups from mod_sql.
How severe is CVE-2024-48651?: CVE-2024-48651 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-2024-48651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48651?: 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-2024-48651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43211.
When was CVE-2024-48651 published?: CVE-2024-48651 was published on 2024-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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