CVE-2024-51774
CVE-2024-51774 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qbittorrent 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-295.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45535
- Weakness: CWE-295
- Affected product: Qbittorrent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
qBittorrent before 5.0.1 proceeds with use of https URLs even after certificate validation errors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-51774?
- qBittorrent before 5.0.1 proceeds with use of https URLs even after certificate validation errors.
- How severe is CVE-2024-51774?
- CVE-2024-51774 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-2024-51774 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-51774?
- CVE-2024-51774 affects Qbittorrent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-51774?
- 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-2024-51774 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-51774 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45535.
- When was CVE-2024-51774 published?
- CVE-2024-51774 was published on 2024-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42004219
- https://sharpsec.run/rce-vulnerability-in-qbittorrent/
- https://www.qbittorrent.org/news
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:qbittorrent:qbittorrent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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