How severe is CVE-2024-12754?

CVE-2024-12754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12754?

CVE-2024-12754 affects Anydesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12754?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-12754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51089.

When was CVE-2024-12754 published?

CVE-2024-12754 was published on 2024-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12754

CVE-2024-12754 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Anydesk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51089
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Anydesk
Published: 2024-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AnyDesk Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of AnyDesk. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of background images. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to read arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-23940.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12754?: AnyDesk Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of AnyDesk. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of background images. By creating a junction, an attacker can abuse the service to read arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-23940.
How severe is CVE-2024-12754?: CVE-2024-12754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12754?: CVE-2024-12754 affects Anydesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12754?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51089.
When was CVE-2024-12754 published?: CVE-2024-12754 was published on 2024-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1711/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:anydesk:anydesk:8.0.9:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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