CVE-2024-48605: Helakuru · Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Affects HelakuruSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Oct 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubsurajhacx/Helakurupkg:github/surajhacx/HelakuruOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-48605, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict local user permissions to minimize the number of users who can execute or modify application files and DLL directories. 2) Employ application whitelisting and code integrity policies to prevent unauthorized DLLs from loading. 3) Monitor and audit DLL loading paths and file system changes related to the Helakuru application to detect suspicious activity. 4) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to identify anomalous behavior indicative of DLL hijacking attempts. 5) Isolate systems running Helakuru to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 6) Engage with the vendor for timely patching and apply updates as soon as they become available. 7) Educate local users about the risks of executing untrusted code or inserting files into application directories. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling DLL loading behavior and minimizing local attack surfaces.
Description
An issue in Helakuru Desktop Application v1.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the lack of proper validation of the wow64log.dll file.