CVE-2024-51774: n/a
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public exploit available (Exploit-DB) · CVSS 8.1 High · fixed in 5.0.1 : patch affected systems as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 3.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 88% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.0.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
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
Timeline
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
First Exploit-DB entry (opens in a new tab)
qBittorrent 5.0.1 - MITM RCE
, 160 days after disclosure
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 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
The primary mitigation is to upgrade qBittorrent to version 5.0.1 or later, where proper certificate validation is enforced. Until upgrading is possible, users should avoid using qBittorrent over untrusted or public networks where MitM attacks are more likely. Employing network-level protections such as VPNs or secure proxies can reduce exposure. Network administrators should monitor traffic for suspicious TLS anomalies and consider blocking or restricting torrent traffic if it is not essential. Additionally, users should verify torrent sources and hashes independently to detect tampering. Organizations can implement endpoint security solutions that detect unusual network behavior or unauthorized modifications to downloaded files. Educating users about the risks of using outdated torrent clients and enforcing software update policies will further reduce risk.
Description
qBittorrent before 5.0.1 proceeds with use of https URLs even after certificate validation errors.