CVE-2024-24621: Softaculous Webuzo contains an authentication bypass vulnerability through the password reset functionality

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-24621?

webuzo: upgrade to 4.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-24621 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24621 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-24621 affect?

CVE-2024-24621 affects webuzo. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Softaculous Webuzo contains an authentication bypass vulnerability through the password reset functionality. Remote, anonymous attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain full server access as the root user.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-24621?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-24621 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting webuzo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Softaculous Webuzo contains an authentication bypass vulnerability through the password reset functionality. Remote, anonymous attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain full server access as the root user.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-697
Published	2024-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Exodus Intelligence · Vendor: softaculous

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-25 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softaculous webuzo UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.2.9

Fixed in: 4.2.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade webuzo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webuzo

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-24621?

webuzo: upgrade to 4.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-24621 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24621 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-2024-24621 affect?

CVE-2024-24621 affects webuzo. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Softaculous Webuzo contains an authentication bypass vulnerability through the password reset functionality. Remote, anonymous attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain full server access as the root user.

How urgent is CVE-2024-24621?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-24623 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Softaculous Webuzo contains a command injection vulnerability in the FTP management functionality
CVE-2024-24622 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Softaculous Webuzo contains a command injection in the password reset functionality

References

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