What is CVE-2024-49049?

CVE-2024-49049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Remote_ssh, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-11-12.

How severe is CVE-2024-49049?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-49049 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Remote_ssh

CVE-2024-49049

Visual Studio Code Remote Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

EPSS: 0.004 (34.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Microsoft Remote_ssh
Microsoft Visual Studio Code Remote - Ssh Extension — versions 1.0.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

Public proof-of-concept exploits

craigphicks/xaberus.remote-oss.dev

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49049?: CVE-2024-49049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Remote_ssh, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-11-12.
How severe is CVE-2024-49049?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-49049 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.