CVE-2024-9479 Privilege escalation in upKeeper Instant Privilege Access

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

An improper privilege management flaw in upKeeper Instant Privilege Access allows attackers to escalate privileges within the application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-9479?

CVE-2024-9479 is a critical vulnerability in upKeeper Instant Privilege Access, published on 20 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions upKeeper Instant Privilege Access allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects upKeeper Instant Privilege Access: before 1.2.

Weakness: CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9479?

How do I fix CVE-2024-9479?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-9479 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-9479 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-94rm-rq6h-h95x.

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