How severe is CVE-2024-9949?

CVE-2024-9949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-9949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9949?

CVE-2024-9949 affects Forescout Secureconnector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9949?

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

Does CVE-2024-9949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50232.

When was CVE-2024-9949 published?

CVE-2024-9949 was published on 2024-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9949

CVE-2024-9949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Forescout Secureconnector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v4: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50232
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Forescout Secureconnector
Published: 2024-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial of Service in Forescout SecureConnector 11.1.02.1019 on Windows allows Unprivileged user to corrupt the configuration file and cause Denial of Service in the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9949?: Denial of Service in Forescout SecureConnector 11.1.02.1019 on Windows allows Unprivileged user to corrupt the configuration file and cause Denial of Service in the application.
How severe is CVE-2024-9949?: CVE-2024-9949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9949?: CVE-2024-9949 affects Forescout Secureconnector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50232.
When was CVE-2024-9949 published?: CVE-2024-9949 was published on 2024-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forescout.my.site.com/support/s/article/High-Severity-Vulnerability-in-Secure-Connector-HPS-Inspection-Engine-v11-3-5-and-lower

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forescout:secureconnector:11.1.02.1019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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