How severe is CVE-2024-8651?

CVE-2024-8651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8651?

CVE-2024-8651 affects Netcat Netcat Content Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8651?

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

Does CVE-2024-8651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49324.

When was CVE-2024-8651 published?

CVE-2024-8651 was published on 2024-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8651

CVE-2024-8651 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netcat Netcat Content Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49324
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Netcat Netcat Content Management System
Published: 2024-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in NetCat CMS allows an attacker to send a specially crafted http request that can be used to check whether a user exists in the system, which could be a basis for further attacks. This issue affects NetCat CMS v. 6.4.0.24126.2 and possibly others. Apply patch from vendor https://netcat.ru/ https://netcat.ru/] . Versions 6.4.0.24248 and on have the patch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8651?: A vulnerability in NetCat CMS allows an attacker to send a specially crafted http request that can be used to check whether a user exists in the system, which could be a basis for further attacks. This issue affects NetCat CMS v. 6.4.0.24126.2 and possibly others. Apply patch from vendor https://netcat.ru/ https://netcat.ru/] . Versions 6.4.0.24248 and on have the patch.
How severe is CVE-2024-8651?: CVE-2024-8651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8651?: CVE-2024-8651 affects Netcat Netcat Content Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8651?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49324.
When was CVE-2024-8651 published?: CVE-2024-8651 was published on 2024-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/klsecservices/Advisories/blob/master/K-NetCat-2024-001.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netcat:netcat_content_management_system:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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