CVE-2024-6049

Name: CVE-2024-6049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-24T08:15:02.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6049 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The web server of Lawo AG vsm LTC Time Sync (vTimeSync) is affected by a "..." (triple dot) path traversal vulnerability. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, an unauthenticated remote attacker could download arbitrary files from the operating system. EPSS estimates a 4.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web server of Lawo AG vsm LTC Time Sync (vTimeSync) is affected by a "..." (triple dot) path traversal vulnerability. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, an unauthenticated remote attacker could download arbitrary files from the operating system. As a limitation, the exploitation is only possible if the requested file has some file extension, e. g. .exe or .txt.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.32%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-32

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6049?

How severe is CVE-2024-6049?

CVE-2024-6049 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6049?

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Source: NVD / NIST