CVE-2024-50550: Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-50550?

litespeed cache: upgrade to 6.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-50550 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50550 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-2024-50550 affect?

CVE-2024-50550 affects litespeed cache. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.5.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-50550?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-50550 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting litespeed cache. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.5.1.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266, CWE-326
Published	2024-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: litespeedtech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-29 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

litespeedtech litespeed cache UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.5.2

Fixed in: 6.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade litespeed-cache

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade litespeed-cache

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-2024-50550?

litespeed cache: upgrade to 6.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-50550 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50550 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-2024-50550 affect?

CVE-2024-50550 affects litespeed cache. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.5.1.

How urgent is CVE-2024-50550?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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