CVE-2024-50550: Incorrect Privilege Assignment in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.5.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in LiteSpeed Cache arises from incorrect privilege assignment, enabling privilege escalation. It affects versions up to 6.5.1. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to an attacker escalating privileges on the affected system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Given the high CVSS score (8.1), the impact is considered severe. However, there are no known active exploits reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor for updates from LiteSpeed Technologies. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions to untrusted networks where possible.
CVE-2024-50550: Incorrect Privilege Assignment in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache
Description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.5.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in LiteSpeed Cache arises from incorrect privilege assignment, enabling privilege escalation. It affects versions up to 6.5.1. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to an attacker escalating privileges on the affected system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Given the high CVSS score (8.1), the impact is considered severe. However, there are no known active exploits reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor for updates from LiteSpeed Technologies. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions to untrusted networks where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-24T07:27:56.548Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7504e6bfc5ba1df023db
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:56 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 5:08:46 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:50:27 PM
Views: 20
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