CVE-2024-24621

Name: CVE-2024-24621
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-25T22:15:05.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-24621 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Softaculous Webuzo contains an authentication bypass vulnerability through the password reset functionality. Remote, anonymous attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain full server access as the root user.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Softaculous Webuzo contains an authentication bypass vulnerability through the password reset functionality. Remote, anonymous attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain full server access as the root user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Softaculous	Webuzo	< 4.2.9

References

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/07/25/softaculous-webuzo-authentication-bypass/Third Party Advisory
https://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/07/25/softaculous-webuzo-authentication-bypass/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24621?

How severe is CVE-2024-24621?

CVE-2024-24621 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24621?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST