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CVE-2024-43962: Missing Authorization vulnerability in LWS LWS Affiliation allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Con

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MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43962 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting affiliation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in LWS LWS Affiliation allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects LWS Affiliation: from n/a through 2.3.4.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.4 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-862
Published2024-11-01
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: lws

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

lws affiliation UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.3.5
Fixed in: 2.3.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy affiliation || rpm -q affiliation || affiliation --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade affiliation
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade affiliation
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-2024-43962?

affiliation: upgrade to 2.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43962 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43962 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-2024-43962 affect?

CVE-2024-43962 affects affiliation. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Missing Authorization vulnerability in LWS LWS Affiliation allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects LWS Affiliation: from n/a through 2.3.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43962?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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