CVE-2024-6049
CVE-2024-6049 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-32.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47207
- Weakness: CWE-32
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Description
The web server of Lawo AG vsm LTC Time Sync (vTimeSync) is affected by a "..." (triple dot) path traversal vulnerability. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, an unauthenticated remote attacker could download arbitrary files from the operating system. As a limitation, the exploitation is only possible if the requested file has some file extension, e. g. .exe or .txt.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6049?
- The web server of Lawo AG vsm LTC Time Sync (vTimeSync) is affected by a "..." (triple dot) path traversal vulnerability. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, an unauthenticated remote attacker could download arbitrary files from the operating system. As a limitation, the exploitation is only possible if the requested file has some file extension, e. g. .exe or .txt.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6049?
- CVE-2024-6049 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-2024-6049 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6049?
- 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-2024-6049 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-6049 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47207.
- When was CVE-2024-6049 published?
- CVE-2024-6049 was published on 2024-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.