CVE-2024-8752: The Windows version of WebIQ 2.15.9 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote atta

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8752 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webiq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Windows version of WebIQ 2.15.9 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read any file on the system.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	11.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Tenable Network Security, Inc. · Vendor: smart-hmi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-16 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smart-hmi webiq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.15.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.15.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.15.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webiq sudo apt install webiq=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.15.9> sudo apt-mark hold webiq

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

dnf --showduplicates list webiq sudo dnf downgrade webiq-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.15.9> sudo dnf versionlock add webiq

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.

Nuclei scan template: WebIQ 2.15.9 - Directory Traversal

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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-2024-8752?

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

Is CVE-2024-8752 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8752 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-2024-8752 affect?

CVE-2024-8752 affects webiq. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Windows version of WebIQ 2.15.9 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read any file on the system.

How urgent is CVE-2024-8752?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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