How severe is CVE-2024-9478?

CVE-2024-9478 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2024-9478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9478?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-9478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50313.

When was CVE-2024-9478 published?

CVE-2024-9478 was published on 2024-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9478

CVE-2024-9478 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50313
Weakness: CWE-266
Published: 2024-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions upKeeper Instant Privilege Access allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects upKeeper Instant Privilege Access: before 1.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9478?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions upKeeper Instant Privilege Access allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects upKeeper Instant Privilege Access: before 1.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-9478?: CVE-2024-9478 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2024-9478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-9478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50313.
When was CVE-2024-9478 published?: CVE-2024-9478 was published on 2024-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.upkeeper.se/hc/en-us/articles/17007638130716-CVE-2024-9478-Improper-Privilege-Management-Process

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