Is CVE-2024-0642 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0642 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0642 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0642 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0642?

CVE-2024-0642 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0642

CWE-284Published: January 17, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Inadequate access control in the C21 Live Encoder and Live Mosaic product, version 5.3. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access the application as an administrator user through the application endpoint, due to lack of proper credential management.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

C21 Live Encoder and Live Mosaic version 5.3 suffer from inadequate access control, allowing remote attackers to gain administrative access. This is due to a lack of proper credential management at the application endpoint.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the software to a version that enforces proper credential management and access controls.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-0642 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.