How severe is CVE-2024-8042?

CVE-2024-8042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8042?

CVE-2024-8042 affects Rapid7 Insight Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8042?

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

Does CVE-2024-8042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48899.

When was CVE-2024-8042 published?

CVE-2024-8042 was published on 2024-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8042

CVE-2024-8042 is a low-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Insight Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48899
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Rapid7 Insight Platform
Published: 2024-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rapid7 Insight Platform versions between November 2019 and August 14, 2024 suffer from missing authorization issues whereby an attacker can intercept local requests to set the name and description of a new user group. This could potentially lead to an empty user group being added to the incorrect customer. This vulnerability is remediated as of August 14, 2024.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8042?: Rapid7 Insight Platform versions between November 2019 and August 14, 2024 suffer from missing authorization issues whereby an attacker can intercept local requests to set the name and description of a new user group. This could potentially lead to an empty user group being added to the incorrect customer. This vulnerability is remediated as of August 14, 2024.
How severe is CVE-2024-8042?: CVE-2024-8042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8042?: CVE-2024-8042 affects Rapid7 Insight Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48899.
When was CVE-2024-8042 published?: CVE-2024-8042 was published on 2024-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:insight_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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