CVE-2024-9491
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.6 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 24, 2025
CWE ID 427
Summary
CVE-2024-9491 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that affects the Configuration Wizard 2 installer. This issue arises due to an unchecked search path within the installer, making it susceptible to DLL hijacking attacks. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution, posing a significant risk to systems where the impacted installer is used. It is recommended that users immediately update the Configuration Wizard 2 installer to mitigate this threat.
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