CVE-2024-27488

Name: CVE-2024-27488
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-08T06:15:07.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27488 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in ZLMediaKit versions 1.0 through 8.0, allows remote attackers to escalate privileges and obtain sensitive information. The application system enables the http API interface by default and uses the secret parameter method to authenticate the http restful api interface, but the secret is hardcoded by default.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in ZLMediaKit versions 1.0 through 8.0, allows remote attackers to escalate privileges and obtain sensitive information. The application system enables the http API interface by default and uses the secret parameter method to authenticate the http restful api interface, but the secret is hardcoded by default.

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

0.63%

45.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-259

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27488?

How severe is CVE-2024-27488?

CVE-2024-27488 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27488?

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Source: NVD / NIST