CVE-2024-50634: A vulnerability in a weak JWT token in Watcharr v1.43.0 and below allows attackers to perform privilege escala

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-50634?

watcharr: upgrade to newer than 1.43.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-50634 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50634 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-2024-50634 affect?

CVE-2024-50634 affects watcharr. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability in a weak JWT token in Watcharr v1.43.0 and below allows attackers to perform privilege escalation using a crafted JWT token. This vulnerability is not limited to privilege escalation but also affects all functions that requ

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-50634?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-50634 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.

A vulnerability in a weak JWT token in Watcharr v1.43.0 and below allows attackers to perform privilege escalation using a crafted JWT token. This vulnerability is not limited to privilege escalation but also affects all functions that require authentication.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2024-11-08
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

2024-11-08 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sbond watcharr UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.43.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.43.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.43.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade watcharr

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade watcharr

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-2024-50634?

watcharr: upgrade to newer than 1.43.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-50634 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50634 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-2024-50634 affect?

CVE-2024-50634 affects watcharr. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability in a weak JWT token in Watcharr v1.43.0 and below allows attackers to perform privilege escalation using a crafted JWT token. This vulnerability is not limited to privilege escalation but also affects all functions that requ

How urgent is CVE-2024-50634?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2024-48827 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE An issue in sbondCo Watcharr v.1.43.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileg

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