How severe is CVE-2024-6760?

CVE-2024-6760 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-2024-6760 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6760?

CVE-2024-6760 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6760?

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-2024-6760 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6760 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47796.

When was CVE-2024-6760 published?

CVE-2024-6760 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6760

CVE-2024-6760 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freebsd 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-862.

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-2024-47796
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A logic bug in the code which disables kernel tracing for setuid programs meant that tracing was not disabled when it should have, allowing unprivileged users to trace and inspect the behavior of setuid programs. The bug may be used by an unprivileged user to read the contents of files to which they would not otherwise have access, such as the local password database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6760?: A logic bug in the code which disables kernel tracing for setuid programs meant that tracing was not disabled when it should have, allowing unprivileged users to trace and inspect the behavior of setuid programs. The bug may be used by an unprivileged user to read the contents of files to which they would not otherwise have access, such as the local password database.
How severe is CVE-2024-6760?: CVE-2024-6760 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-2024-6760 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6760?: CVE-2024-6760 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6760?: 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-2024-6760 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6760 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47796.
When was CVE-2024-6760 published?: CVE-2024-6760 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:13.3:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:13.3:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:13.3:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:13.3:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:p7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:p8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.0:rc4-p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.1:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:14.1:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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