CVE-2024-9949

MEDIUM

Published Oct 23, 2024 Modified Oct 9, 2025 CWE-1188

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1188 CWE-1188

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
forescout	secureconnector	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://forescout.my.site.com/support/s/article/High-Severity-Vulnerability-in-Secure-Connector-HPS-Inspection-Engine-v11-3-5-and-lower

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9949? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-9949? +

CVE-2024-9949 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9949? +

CVE-2024-9949 affects products from forescout, microsoft, specifically: secureconnector, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9949? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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