CVE-2024-46462

Name: CVE-2024-46462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-15T18:15:28.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-46462 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. By default, dedicated folders of ZEDMAIL for Windows up to 2024.3 can be accessed by other users to misuse technical files and make them perform tasks with higher privileges. Configuration of ZEDMAIL has to be modified to prevent this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

By default, dedicated folders of ZEDMAIL for Windows up to 2024.3 can be accessed by other users to misuse technical files and make them perform tasks with higher privileges. Configuration of ZEDMAIL has to be modified to prevent this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

References

https://www.primx.eu/en/bulletins/security-bulletin-24931936/

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46462?

How severe is CVE-2024-46462?

CVE-2024-46462 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46462?

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Source: NVD / NIST