CVE-2024-44000
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitLiteSpeed Cache <= 6.4.1 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure via Log Files
Published May 13, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026 · Also known as 31173691-28fb-46fd-a7da-28bf9c46e2bc
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-44000 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Litespeed Cache (Litespeedtech).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 27, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Litespeed Cache 6.5.0.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through < 6.5.0.1.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 27, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Litespeed CacheLitespeedtech | See advisory | 6.5.0.1 |
Patched Releases
Litespeed Cache
6.5.0.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 27, 2025
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-522 Insufficiently Protected Credentials
- CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
References
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-3-0-1-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-0-1-unauthenticated-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/31173691-28fb-46fd-a7da-28bf9c46e2bc?source=api-prod
FAQ
Common Questions.
Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through < 6.5.0.1.
Affected: Litespeed Cache (Litespeedtech). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 27, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Litespeed Cache 6.5.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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