CVE-2024-9052 - Understanding a Rejected CVE—What It Means (and What It Doesn't)

Sometimes, when you look up a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier like CVE-2024-9052, you’ll see a message that says:

> "This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)."

That can be confusing, especially if you’re new to cybersecurity or want to understand what this message means. So, let’s dive into CVE-2024-9052 and break down everything you need to know, using simple language and real-world context.

What is a CVE?

CVE stands for “Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures.” Each CVE is a unique identifier for a security issue in hardware or software. The goal of CVEs is to make it easier to talk about and share information about vulnerabilities.

For example, instead of saying “that bug in WordPress version 5.7.2,” you can just say CVE-2021-29447 (the real CVE for a bug in WordPress 5.7.2).

If you try to find CVE-2024-9052, you’ll see this official reason

> REJECTED REASON: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

This means there was never a real, confirmed security issue tied to this CVE. There’s no exploit, no vulnerability, and no need to patch or investigate further.

Here are a few scenarios

1. False Positive Report: Someone thought there was a bug, posted it, but it turned out to be a misunderstanding or non-issue.

2. Duplicate CVE: Two different people reported the same vulnerability. Only one gets published; the other is marked as a duplicate and rejected.

3. Administrative/Error: The requesting party made a mistake in the paperwork, or the CNA found an error and pulled the ID back.

You can always double-check on the official CVE list. For this CVE, the official page is

🔗 https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-9052

Here’s what it looks like

CVE-2024-9052

 REJECT 

Reason: This candidate has been withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). Further information is not available.

Is There an Exploit for CVE-2024-9052?

Short answer: No, there is no exploit because there is no vulnerability attached to this CVE.

You may see code snippets floating around online from old posts or scans, like

# This is a placeholder. CVE-2024-9052 does not have a real exploit.
print("No exploit exists for CVE-2024-9052.")

Be wary of sites promising an “exploit” for a rejected CVE. Best case, it’s a mistake—worst case, it’s a scam or malware.

Double-Check Systems: If you were preparing to fix something for this CVE, you can stop.

- Stay Informed: Not all rejected CVEs will be this cut-and-dry; some may get reassigned or clarified later. Always follow trusted sources.

Original Sources & Further Reading

- CVE-2024-9052 Official Record
- How to Interpret CVE Records
- NVD Entry for CVE-2024-9052 *(Will indicate rejection)*

Conclusion

CVE-2024-9052 was withdrawn (rejected) by its CNA and doesn't represent a threat. That’s important: just because a CVE exists doesn’t mean it applies to you or that an exploit exists. Learning to read and interpret CVE statuses is a valuable skill in cybersecurity.

Always rely on reputable sources, and if in doubt, refer to the official CVE page. Knowledge is your best defense!


*If you found this helpful, check out more guides on how to make sense of cybersecurity data the simple way!*

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Published on: 03/20/2025 10:15:46 UTC
Last modified on: 04/10/2025 16:17:38 UTC