How severe is CVE-2024-49504?

CVE-2024-49504 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2024-49504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49504?

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-2024-49504 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49504 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43438.

When was CVE-2024-49504 published?

CVE-2024-49504 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49504

CVE-2024-49504 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0. 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: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43438
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

grub2 allowed attackers with access to the grub shell to access files on the encrypted disks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49504?: grub2 allowed attackers with access to the grub shell to access files on the encrypted disks.
How severe is CVE-2024-49504?: CVE-2024-49504 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-49504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49504?: 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-2024-49504 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49504 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43438.
When was CVE-2024-49504 published?: CVE-2024-49504 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2024-49504

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