How severe is CVE-2024-8118?

CVE-2024-8118 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-8118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8118?

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

Does CVE-2024-8118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48948.

When was CVE-2024-8118 published?

CVE-2024-8118 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8118

CVE-2024-8118 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1. 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-653.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48948
Weakness: CWE-653
Published: 2024-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Grafana, the wrong permission is applied to the alert rule write API endpoint, allowing users with permission to write external alert instances to also write alert rules.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8118?: In Grafana, the wrong permission is applied to the alert rule write API endpoint, allowing users with permission to write external alert instances to also write alert rules.
How severe is CVE-2024-8118?: CVE-2024-8118 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-8118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8118?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48948.
When was CVE-2024-8118 published?: CVE-2024-8118 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://grafana.com/security/security-advisories/cve-2024-8118/

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