PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1104: An unauthenticated remote attacker can bypass the brute force prevention mechanism and disturb the webservice
CVE-2024-1104 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webserv2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can bypass the brute force prevention mechanism and disturb the webservice for all users.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-307 |
| Published | 2024-02-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-1104?
webserv2: upgrade to newer than 6.2.4776. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1104 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1104 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-1104 affect?
CVE-2024-1104 affects webserv2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An unauthenticated remote attacker can bypass the brute force prevention mechanism and disturb the webservice for all users.
How urgent is CVE-2024-1104?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action