HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-0723
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CVE-2024-0723

CWE-404Published: January 19, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in freeSSHd 1.0.9 on Windows. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251547.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-0723 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2024-0723. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

freesshd1 product(s)
freesshd
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176545/freeSSHd-1.0.9-Denial-Of-Service.html
ADVISORYhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176545/freeSSHd-1.0.9-Denial-Of-Service.html

All References (6)

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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176545/freeSSHd-1.0.9-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251547Permissions Required
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https://vuldb.com/?id.251547Permissions Required
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176545/freeSSHd-1.0.9-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251547Permissions Required
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https://vuldb.com/?id.251547Permissions Required

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-0723
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-404
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 19, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-0723 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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