How severe is CVE-2024-0259?

CVE-2024-0259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0259?

CVE-2024-0259 affects Fortra Robot Schedule. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16055.

When was CVE-2024-0259 published?

CVE-2024-0259 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0259

CVE-2024-0259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortra Robot Schedule with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16055
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Fortra Robot Schedule
Published: 2024-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Fortra's Robot Schedule Enterprise Agent for Windows prior to version 3.04 is susceptible to privilege escalation. A low-privileged user can overwrite the service executable. When the service is restarted, the replaced binary runs with local system privileges, allowing a low-privileged user to gain elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0259?: Fortra's Robot Schedule Enterprise Agent for Windows prior to version 3.04 is susceptible to privilege escalation. A low-privileged user can overwrite the service executable. When the service is restarted, the replaced binary runs with local system privileges, allowing a low-privileged user to gain elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-0259?: CVE-2024-0259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0259?: CVE-2024-0259 affects Fortra Robot Schedule. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16055.
When was CVE-2024-0259 published?: CVE-2024-0259 was published on 2024-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortra:robot_schedule:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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