CVE-2024-48827: An issue in sbondCo Watcharr v.1.43.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileg

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-48827 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting watcharr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in sbondCo Watcharr v.1.43.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via the Change Password function.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-613
Published	2024-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sbond

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-11 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sbond watcharr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.43.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.43.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.43.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison watcharr sudo apt install watcharr=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.43.0> sudo apt-mark hold watcharr

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

dnf --showduplicates list watcharr sudo dnf downgrade watcharr-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.43.0> sudo dnf versionlock add watcharr

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Watcharr 1.43.0 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)

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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-2024-48827?

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

Is CVE-2024-48827 being exploited?

CVE-2024-48827 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-2024-48827 affect?

CVE-2024-48827 affects watcharr. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue in sbondCo Watcharr v.1.43.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via the Change Password function.

How urgent is CVE-2024-48827?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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