CVE-2024-49675: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Vitalii iBryl Switch User ibryl-swit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49675?

switch user: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-49675 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49675 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-2024-49675 affect?

CVE-2024-49675 affects switch user. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Vitalii iBryl Switch User ibryl-switch-user allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects iBryl Switch User: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49675 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting switch user. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Vitalii iBryl Switch User ibryl-switch-user allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects iBryl Switch User: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.

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	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-288
Published	2024-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: vitaliibryl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-23 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vitaliibryl switch user UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy switch-user || rpm -q switch-user || switch-user --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade switch-user

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade switch-user

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-2024-49675?

switch user: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49675 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49675 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-2024-49675 affect?

CVE-2024-49675 affects switch user. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Vitalii iBryl Switch User ibryl-switch-user allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects iBryl Switch User: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.

How urgent is CVE-2024-49675?

Priority 42/100. High severity

References

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