CVE-2024-50550

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.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): Patchstack
CVSS severity: HIGH
CVSS score: 8.1 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Effective score: 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-266
Reserved: 2024-10-24
Published: 2024-10-29 10:57 UTC
Last updated: 2026-05-11 23:29 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/50xxx/CVE-2024-50550.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2024-50550 — LiteSpeed Cache <= 6.5.1 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation

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NVD published: 2024-10-29 10:15:04 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-06-17 08:04:40 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 2.2 / 10
Impact subscore: 5.9 / 10
EPSS score: 0.0091 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 56.57% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-31

NVD-assigned CWE(s): CWE-266, CWE-326 (differs from the CNA list above)

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.

EUVD ID: EUVD-2024-44947
Assigner: Patchstack
Published: Oct 29, 2024, 9:57:24 AM
Updated: May 11, 2026, 9:29:32 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 8.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 1.0100
Vendors: LiteSpeed Technologies
Products: LiteSpeed Cache (0 ≤6.5.1)

LiteSpeed Cache (n/a ≤6.5.1)
Aliases: GHSA-g7c2-78mq-v43g

ENISA 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.

EUVD references (1)

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
LiteSpeed Technologies	LiteSpeed Cache	`0` (affected)	—

Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

cpe:2.3:a:litespeedtech:litespeed_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org

Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

Web references (6)

DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.

http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/326.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-50550 rapid7:attackerkb.com
http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/266.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-50550 rapid7:www.cve.org
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/91365d3b-8e93-4202-8d44-9d217aaae0a4?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-44947 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu

NVD-tagged references (1)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com

Indicators (2)

IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.

Type	Value	VirusTotal	Attached
domain	`escalation.this`	no local data	2026-05-18 21:19 UTC
cve	`CVE-2024-50550`	no local data	2026-06-06 14:16 UTC

Remediations (19)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

CVE-2024-50550 — CVE Details & Analysis | SOCRadar

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Get detailed information, analysis, and insights for CVE-2024-50550 . Explore CVSS scores, affected software, exploits, and related threats.

2026-08-05 20:58 UTC
October 2025 Critical Patch Update Released | security

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For more information about the Critical Patch Update program, see the security vulnerability remediation practices page located on the Oracle Trust Center.

2026-08-05 20:58 UTC
CVE Record: CVE-2024-50550

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2026-08-05 20:58 UTC
Nvd - Cve-2024-50550

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Quick Info CVE Dictionary Entry: CVE-2024-50550 NVD Published Date: 10/29/ 2024 NVD Last Modified: 06/17/2026 Source: Patchstack

2026-08-05 20:58 UTC
CVE-2024-50550 - WordPress LiteSpeed Cache plugin <= 6.5.1 - Privilege ...

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WordPress Plugin LiteSpeed Cache Flaw CVE-2024-50550 Security researcher has identified a vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin that could compromise WordPress sites with its unauthenticated privilege escalation capabilities.The vulnerability trac ...

2026-08-05 20:58 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2025

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Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2025 A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products.

2026-08-05 20:58 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2025

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Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2025 Description A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. These patches are usually cumulative, but each advisory describes only the security patches added since the previous Critical Patch ...

2026-08-05 20:58 UTC
Oracle Critical Security Patch Update Advisory - June 2026

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Prior Critical Patch Update and Critical Security Patch Update advisories should be reviewed for information regarding earlier published security patches. Refer to Critical Patch Updates, Critical Security Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins for information about Oracle Security advisories.

2026-08-05 20:58 UTC
Wordfence remediation: LiteSpeed Cache

Wordfence

Update to version 6.5.2, or a newer patched version

2026-06-06 14:16 UTC
Critical Patch Updates, Critical Security Patch Updates ... - Oracle

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Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.

2026-05-22 10:41 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

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The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

2026-05-22 10:41 UTC
Update Software, Mitigation M1051 - Enterprise | MITRE ATT&CK®

web:attack.mitre.org

This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Regular Operating System Updates Implementation: Apply the latest Windows security updates monthly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or a similar patch management solution. Configure systems to check for updates automatically and schedule reboots during maintenance ...

2026-05-22 10:41 UTC
Patch Tuesday, October 2025 'End of 10' Edition

web:krebsonsecurity.com

But with a threat score of 9.8 out of possible 10 and marked "exploitation more likely," CVE -2025-59287 can be exploited without authentication and is an easy " patch now" candidate.

2026-05-22 10:41 UTC
NVD - Home

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2026-05-22 10:41 UTC
July 2025 - Patch Tuesday Release Notes

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July 2025 Patch Tuesday list of patches released for Microsoft's Patch Tuesday on the Patch Tuesday Blog.

2026-05-22 10:41 UTC
Security Updates - Red Hat Customer Portal

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Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here

2026-05-22 10:41 UTC
CVE: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures

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2026-05-22 10:41 UTC
Windows 10 (KB5062554 / KB5062557 / KB5062560 / KB5062561 ... - Neowin

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Microsoft has released July 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 21H2 and version 22H2 under KB5062554. There are also new updates for older Windows 10 versions.

2026-05-22 10:41 UTC
Microsoft KB Catalog: Updates, Issues, & Feedback - NinjaOne

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Catalog of Microsoft KB updates with insights on performance & user sentiment. Find out what's working, what's not, & make informed decisions.

2026-05-22 10:41 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2024-50550.json.

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