How severe is CVE-2024-9313?

CVE-2024-9313 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-9313 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9313?

CVE-2024-9313 affects Canonical Authd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9313?

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-2024-9313 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9313 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3161.

When was CVE-2024-9313 published?

CVE-2024-9313 was published on 2024-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9313

CVE-2024-9313 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Authd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3161
Affected product: Canonical Authd
Published: 2024-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authd PAM module before version 0.3.5 can allow broker-managed users to impersonate any other user managed by the same broker and perform any PAM operation with it, including authenticating as them.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9313?: Authd PAM module before version 0.3.5 can allow broker-managed users to impersonate any other user managed by the same broker and perform any PAM operation with it, including authenticating as them.
How severe is CVE-2024-9313?: CVE-2024-9313 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9313 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9313?: CVE-2024-9313 affects Canonical Authd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9313?: 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-2024-9313 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9313 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3161.
When was CVE-2024-9313 published?: CVE-2024-9313 was published on 2024-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:canonical:authd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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