CVE-2024-50583

CVE-2024-50583 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-427.

Key facts

Description

Whale browser Installer before 3.1.0.0 allows an attacker to execute a malicious DLL in the user environment due to improper permission settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-50583?
Whale browser Installer before 3.1.0.0 allows an attacker to execute a malicious DLL in the user environment due to improper permission settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-50583?
CVE-2024-50583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-50583 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50583?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-50583 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-50583 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44964.
When was CVE-2024-50583 published?
CVE-2024-50583 was published on 2024-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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