CVE-2024-9949: Denial of Service in Forescout SecureConnector 11.1.02.1019 on Windows allows Unprivileged user to corrupt the

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-9949 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting secureconnector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Denial of Service in Forescout SecureConnector 11.1.02.1019 on Windows allows Unprivileged user to corrupt the configuration file and cause Denial of Service in the application.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1188
Published	2024-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Forescout · Vendor: forescout

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-23 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

forescout secureconnector DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.1.02.1019

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.1.02.1019

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.1.02.1019 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secureconnector sudo apt install secureconnector=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1.02.1019> sudo apt-mark hold secureconnector

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

dnf --showduplicates list secureconnector sudo dnf downgrade secureconnector-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1.02.1019> sudo dnf versionlock add secureconnector

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-2024-9949?

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

Is CVE-2024-9949 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9949 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-2024-9949 affect?

CVE-2024-9949 affects secureconnector. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Denial of Service in Forescout SecureConnector 11.1.02.1019 on Windows allows Unprivileged user to corrupt the configuration file and cause Denial of Service in the application.

How urgent is CVE-2024-9949?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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