How severe is CVE-2024-0394?

CVE-2024-0394 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0394 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0394?

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-2024-0394 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0394 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16190.

When was CVE-2024-0394 published?

CVE-2024-0394 was published on 2024-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0394

CVE-2024-0394 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16190
Weakness: CWE-862
Published: 2024-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rapid7 Minerva Armor versions below 4.5.5 suffer from a privilege escalation vulnerability whereby an authenticated attacker can elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege. The vulnerability is caused by the product's implementation of OpenSSL's`OPENSSLDIR` parameter where it is set to a path accessible to low-privileged users. The vulnerability has been remediated and fixed in version 4.5.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0394?: Rapid7 Minerva Armor versions below 4.5.5 suffer from a privilege escalation vulnerability whereby an authenticated attacker can elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege. The vulnerability is caused by the product's implementation of OpenSSL's`OPENSSLDIR` parameter where it is set to a path accessible to low-privileged users. The vulnerability has been remediated and fixed in version 4.5.5.
How severe is CVE-2024-0394?: CVE-2024-0394 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0394 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0394?: 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-2024-0394 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0394 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16190.
When was CVE-2024-0394 published?: CVE-2024-0394 was published on 2024-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2024/04/03/cve-2024-0394-rapid7-minerva-armor-privilege-escalation-fixed/

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