How severe is CVE-2024-6908?

CVE-2024-6908 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-6908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6908?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-6908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47897.

When was CVE-2024-6908 published?

CVE-2024-6908 was published on 2024-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6908

CVE-2024-6908 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.0. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47897
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2024-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper privilege management in Yugabyte Platform allows authenticated admin users to escalate privileges to SuperAdmin via a crafted PUT HTTP request, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive system functions and data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6908?: Improper privilege management in Yugabyte Platform allows authenticated admin users to escalate privileges to SuperAdmin via a crafted PUT HTTP request, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive system functions and data.
How severe is CVE-2024-6908?: CVE-2024-6908 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-6908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47897.
When was CVE-2024-6908 published?: CVE-2024-6908 was published on 2024-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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