What is the severity of CVE-2024-50550?

CVE-2024-50550 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50550?

To fix CVE-2024-50550, upgrade LiteSpeed Cache to version 6.5.2 or later.

What impact does CVE-2024-50550 have on my system?

CVE-2024-50550 allows unauthorized users to gain administrative privileges on LiteSpeed Cache.

Is CVE-2024-50550 applicable to all versions of LiteSpeed Cache?

CVE-2024-50550 affects LiteSpeed Cache versions up to and including 6.5.1.

Does CVE-2024-50550 affect WordPress sites?

Yes, CVE-2024-50550 also affects the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin up to version 6.5.1.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-50550

high

8.1

CWE

266

29/10/2024

CVE-2024-50550: WordPress LiteSpeed Cache plugin <= 6.5.1 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

First published: Tue Oct 29 2024(Updated: )

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through 6.5.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
LiteSpeed Cache	<=6.5.1
LiteSpeed Cache	<=6.5.1

Remedy

Update to 6.5.2 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50550?
CVE-2024-50550 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50550?
To fix CVE-2024-50550, upgrade LiteSpeed Cache to version 6.5.2 or later.
What impact does CVE-2024-50550 have on my system?
CVE-2024-50550 allows unauthorized users to gain administrative privileges on LiteSpeed Cache.
Is CVE-2024-50550 applicable to all versions of LiteSpeed Cache?
CVE-2024-50550 affects LiteSpeed Cache versions up to and including 6.5.1.
Does CVE-2024-50550 affect WordPress sites?
Yes, CVE-2024-50550 also affects the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin up to version 6.5.1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50550?
CVE-2024-50550 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50550?
To fix CVE-2024-50550, upgrade LiteSpeed Cache to version 6.5.2 or later.
What impact does CVE-2024-50550 have on my system?
CVE-2024-50550 allows unauthorized users to gain administrative privileges on LiteSpeed Cache.
Is CVE-2024-50550 applicable to all versions of LiteSpeed Cache?
CVE-2024-50550 affects LiteSpeed Cache versions up to and including 6.5.1.
Does CVE-2024-50550 affect WordPress sites?
Yes, CVE-2024-50550 also affects the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin up to version 6.5.1.