CVE-2024-42462: Improper Authentication vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions product upKeeper Manager allows Authentication Byp

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42462?

upkeeper manager: upgrade to 5.1.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42462 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42462 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-2024-42462 affect?

CVE-2024-42462 affects upkeeper manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper Authentication vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions product upKeeper Manager allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects upKeeper Manager: through 5.1.9.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-42462?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-42462 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting upkeeper manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Authentication vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions product upKeeper Manager allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects upKeeper Manager: through 5.1.9.

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	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306, CWE-287
Published	2024-08-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): upKeeper · Vendor: upkeeper

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-16 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

upkeeper upkeeper manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.1.10

Fixed in: 5.1.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy upkeeper-manager || rpm -q upkeeper-manager || upkeeper-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.1.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade upkeeper-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade upkeeper-manager

Note

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

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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-2024-42462?

upkeeper manager: upgrade to 5.1.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42462 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42462 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-2024-42462 affect?

CVE-2024-42462 affects upkeeper manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper Authentication vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions product upKeeper Manager allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects upKeeper Manager: through 5.1.9.

How urgent is CVE-2024-42462?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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