How severe is CVE-2024-1147?

CVE-2024-1147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-1147 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1147?

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

Does CVE-2024-1147 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1147 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16916.

When was CVE-2024-1147 published?

CVE-2024-1147 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1147

CVE-2024-1147 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16916
Weakness: CWE-287
Published: 2024-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak access control in OpenText PVCS Version Manager allows potential bypassing of authentication and download of files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1147?: Weak access control in OpenText PVCS Version Manager allows potential bypassing of authentication and download of files.
How severe is CVE-2024-1147?: CVE-2024-1147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-1147 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1147?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-1147 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1147 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16916.
When was CVE-2024-1147 published?: CVE-2024-1147 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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