How severe is CVE-2024-52437?

CVE-2024-52437 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-52437 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52437?

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-2024-52437 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52437 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46005.

When was CVE-2024-52437 published?

CVE-2024-52437 was published on 2024-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52437

CVE-2024-52437 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46005
Weakness: CWE-306
Published: 2024-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Saul Morales Pacheco Banner System banner-system allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Banner System: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-52437?: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Saul Morales Pacheco Banner System banner-system allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Banner System: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
How severe is CVE-2024-52437?: CVE-2024-52437 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-52437 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52437?: 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-2024-52437 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52437 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46005.
When was CVE-2024-52437 published?: CVE-2024-52437 was published on 2024-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/banner-system/vulnerability/wordpress-banner-system-plugin-1-0-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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