CVE-2024-52052

Description

Wowza Streaming Engine below 4.9.1 permits an authenticated Streaming Engine Manager administrator to define a custom application property and poison a stream target for high-privilege remote code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-646 CWE-646

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wowza	streaming_engine	4.3.0 — 4.9.1
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Other References

https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2024/11/20/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-wowza-streaming-engine-fixed/ https://www.wowza.com/docs/wowza-streaming-engine-4-9-1-release-notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52052? +

Wowza Streaming Engine below 4.9.1 permits an authenticated Streaming Engine Manager administrator to define a custom application property and poison a stream target for high-privilege remote code execution. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-52052? +

CVE-2024-52052 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52052? +

CVE-2024-52052 affects products from linux, microsoft, wowza, specifically: linux_kernel, streaming_engine, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-52052? +

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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