How severe is CVE-2024-9576?

CVE-2024-9576 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-9576 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9576?

CVE-2024-9576 affects Workbooth Project Workbooth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9576?

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-2024-9576 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9576 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50030.

When was CVE-2024-9576 published?

CVE-2024-9576 was published on 2024-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9576

CVE-2024-9576 is a high-severity vulnerability in Workbooth Project Workbooth with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50030
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Workbooth Project Workbooth
Published: 2024-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in Distro Linux Workbooth v2.5 that allows to escalate privileges to the root user by manipulating the network configuration script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9576?: Vulnerability in Distro Linux Workbooth v2.5 that allows to escalate privileges to the root user by manipulating the network configuration script.
How severe is CVE-2024-9576?: CVE-2024-9576 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9576 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9576?: CVE-2024-9576 affects Workbooth Project Workbooth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9576?: 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-2024-9576 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9576 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50030.
When was CVE-2024-9576 published?: CVE-2024-9576 was published on 2024-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/improper-access-control-linux-workbooth-distro

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:workbooth_project:workbooth:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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