CVE-2024-11872: Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-11872 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting launcher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Launcher. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The product applies incorrect default permissions to

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-12-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: epicgames

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-12 01:40 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

epicgames launcher DOWNGRADE

Affected: 16.6.0-33806133

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.6.0-33806133

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy launcher || rpm -q launcher || launcher --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.6.0-33806133 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison launcher sudo apt install launcher=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.6.0-33806133> sudo apt-mark hold launcher

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list launcher sudo dnf downgrade launcher-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.6.0-33806133> sudo dnf versionlock add launcher

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11872?

launcher: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11872 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11872 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-2024-11872 affect?

CVE-2024-11872 affects launcher. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Epic Games Launcher Incorrect Default Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Epic Games Launcher. An attacker must first obtain the

How urgent is CVE-2024-11872?

Priority 30/100. High severity

References

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