How severe is CVE-2024-52532?

CVE-2024-52532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-52532 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-2024-52532?

CVE-2024-52532 affects Gnome Libsoup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52532?

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-2024-52532 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52532 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45942.

When was CVE-2024-52532 published?

CVE-2024-52532 was published on 2024-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52532

CVE-2024-52532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libsoup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45942
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Gnome Libsoup
Published: 2024-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GNOME libsoup before 3.6.1 has an infinite loop, and memory consumption. during the reading of certain patterns of WebSocket data from clients.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-52532?: GNOME libsoup before 3.6.1 has an infinite loop, and memory consumption. during the reading of certain patterns of WebSocket data from clients.
How severe is CVE-2024-52532?: CVE-2024-52532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-52532 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-2024-52532?: CVE-2024-52532 affects Gnome Libsoup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52532?: 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-2024-52532 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52532 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45942.
When was CVE-2024-52532 published?: CVE-2024-52532 was published on 2024-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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