How severe is CVE-2024-53490?

CVE-2024-53490 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-2024-53490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53490?

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-2024-53490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51980.

When was CVE-2024-53490 published?

CVE-2024-53490 was published on 2024-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53490

CVE-2024-53490 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51980
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Favorites-web 1.3.0 favorites-web has a directory traversal vulnerability in SecurityFilter.java.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53490?: Favorites-web 1.3.0 favorites-web has a directory traversal vulnerability in SecurityFilter.java.
How severe is CVE-2024-53490?: CVE-2024-53490 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-2024-53490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53490?: 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-2024-53490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51980.
When was CVE-2024-53490 published?: CVE-2024-53490 was published on 2024-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/DYX217/directory-traversal

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