MEDIUM
CVE-2024-9949
CWE-1188Published: October 23, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9949 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (1)
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https://forescout.my.site.com/support/s/article/High-Severity-Vulnerability-in-Secure-Connector-HPS-Inspection-Engine-v11-3-5-and-lowerPermissions Required · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-9949
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-1188
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 23, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-1188)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-9949 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.