How severe is CVE-2024-50849?

CVE-2024-50849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-50849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50849?

CVE-2024-50849 affects Rws Worldserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50849?

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

Does CVE-2024-50849 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-50849 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45026.

When was CVE-2024-50849 published?

CVE-2024-50849 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-50849

CVE-2024-50849 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rws Worldserver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45026
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Rws Worldserver
Published: 2024-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Rules" functionality of WorldServer v11.8.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-50849?: A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Rules" functionality of WorldServer v11.8.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2024-50849?: CVE-2024-50849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-50849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-50849?: CVE-2024-50849 affects Rws Worldserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50849?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-50849 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-50849 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45026.
When was CVE-2024-50849 published?: CVE-2024-50849 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rws:worldserver:11.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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