How severe is CVE-2024-1201?

CVE-2024-1201 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-2024-1201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1201?

CVE-2024-1201 affects Panterasoft Hdd Health. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1201?

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-2024-1201 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1201 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16968.

When was CVE-2024-1201 published?

CVE-2024-1201 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1201

CVE-2024-1201 is a high-severity vulnerability in Panterasoft Hdd Health 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16968
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Panterasoft Hdd Health
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Search path or unquoted item vulnerability in HDD Health affecting versions 4.2.0.112 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to store a malicious executable file within the unquoted search path, resulting in privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1201?: Search path or unquoted item vulnerability in HDD Health affecting versions 4.2.0.112 and earlier. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to store a malicious executable file within the unquoted search path, resulting in privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2024-1201?: CVE-2024-1201 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-2024-1201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1201?: CVE-2024-1201 affects Panterasoft Hdd Health. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1201?: 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-2024-1201 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1201 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16968.
When was CVE-2024-1201 published?: CVE-2024-1201 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/panterasoft-hdd-health-search-path-or-unquoted-item-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:panterasoft:hdd_health:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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