CVE-2024-9576: Vulnerability in Distro Linux Workbooth v2.5 that allows to escalate privileges to the root user by manipulati

Routine

HIGH 7.0WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-9576 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting workbooth. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in Distro Linux Workbooth v2.5 that allows to escalate privileges to the root user by manipulating the network configuration script.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2024-10-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: workbooth project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-07 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

workbooth project workbooth DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison workbooth sudo apt install workbooth=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold workbooth

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

dnf --showduplicates list workbooth sudo dnf downgrade workbooth-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add workbooth

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.

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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-2024-9576?

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

Is CVE-2024-9576 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9576 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-2024-9576 affect?

CVE-2024-9576 affects workbooth. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Vulnerability in Distro Linux Workbooth v2.5 that allows to escalate privileges to the root user by manipulating the network configuration script.

How urgent is CVE-2024-9576?

Priority 30/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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