CVE-2024-43982: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Geek Code Lab Login As Users allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured A

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43982?

login as users: upgrade to newer than 1.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43982 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43982 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-2024-43982 affect?

CVE-2024-43982 affects login as users. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Geek Code Lab Login As Users allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Login As Users: from n/a through 1.4.3.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43982 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting login as users. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Geek Code Lab Login As Users allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Login As Users: from n/a through 1.4.3.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: geekcodelab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-01 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geekcodelab login as users UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy login-as-users || rpm -q login-as-users || login-as-users --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade login-as-users

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade login-as-users

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-2024-43982?

Is CVE-2024-43982 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43982 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-2024-43982 affect?

CVE-2024-43982 affects login as users. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Geek Code Lab Login As Users allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Login As Users: from n/a through 1.4.3.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43982?

Priority 41/100. High severity

References

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