CVE-2024-51774: qBittorrent before 5.0.1 proceeds with use of https URLs even after certificate validation errors.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-51774?

qbittorrent: upgrade to 5.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-51774 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51774 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-2024-51774 affect?

CVE-2024-51774 affects qbittorrent. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). qBittorrent before 5.0.1 proceeds with use of https URLs even after certificate validation errors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-51774?

Priority 60/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-51774 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting qbittorrent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

qBittorrent before 5.0.1 proceeds with use of https URLs even after certificate validation errors.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
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	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2024-11-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: qbittorrent

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-02 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qbittorrent qbittorrent UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.0.1

Fixed in: 5.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qbittorrent

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: qBittorrent 5.0.1 - MITM RCE

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-51774?

qbittorrent: upgrade to 5.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-51774 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51774 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-2024-51774 affect?

CVE-2024-51774 affects qbittorrent. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). qBittorrent before 5.0.1 proceeds with use of https URLs even after certificate validation errors.

How urgent is CVE-2024-51774?

Priority 60/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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