How severe is CVE-2024-52940?

CVE-2024-52940 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-52940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52940?

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-2024-52940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-52940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45974.

When was CVE-2024-52940 published?

CVE-2024-52940 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-52940

CVE-2024-52940 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45974
Weakness: CWE-532
Published: 2024-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AnyDesk through 8.1.0 on Windows, when Allow Direct Connections is enabled, inadvertently exposes a public IP address within network traffic. The attacker must know the victim's AnyDesk ID.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-52940?: AnyDesk through 8.1.0 on Windows, when Allow Direct Connections is enabled, inadvertently exposes a public IP address within network traffic. The attacker must know the victim's AnyDesk ID.
How severe is CVE-2024-52940?: CVE-2024-52940 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-52940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52940?: 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-2024-52940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-52940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45974.
When was CVE-2024-52940 published?: CVE-2024-52940 was published on 2024-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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