How severe is CVE-2024-50550?

CVE-2024-50550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-50550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50550?

CVE-2024-50550 affects Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50550?

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-2024-50550 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-50550 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44947.

When was CVE-2024-50550 published?

CVE-2024-50550 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-50550

CVE-2024-50550 is a high-severity vulnerability in Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44947
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache
Published: 2024-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.5.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-50550?: Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.5.1.
How severe is CVE-2024-50550?: CVE-2024-50550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-50550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-50550?: CVE-2024-50550 affects Litespeedtech Litespeed Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50550?: 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-2024-50550 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-50550 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44947.
When was CVE-2024-50550 published?: CVE-2024-50550 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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