How severe is CVE-2024-13177?

CVE-2024-13177 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-13177 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13177?

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

Does CVE-2024-13177 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13177 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54508.

When was CVE-2024-13177 published?

CVE-2024-13177 was published on 2025-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13177

CVE-2024-13177 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2. 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-610.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54508
Weakness: CWE-610
Published: 2025-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netskope Client on Mac OS is impacted by a vulnerability in which the postinstall script does not properly validate the path of the file “nsinstallation”. A standard user could potentially create a symlink of the file “nsinstallation” to escalate the privileges of a different file on the system. This issue affects Netskope Client: before 123.0, before 117.1.11.2310, before 120.1.10.2306.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13177?: Netskope Client on Mac OS is impacted by a vulnerability in which the postinstall script does not properly validate the path of the file “nsinstallation”. A standard user could potentially create a symlink of the file “nsinstallation” to escalate the privileges of a different file on the system. This issue affects Netskope Client: before 123.0, before 117.1.11.2310, before 120.1.10.2306.
How severe is CVE-2024-13177?: CVE-2024-13177 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-13177 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13177?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-13177 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13177 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54508.
When was CVE-2024-13177 published?: CVE-2024-13177 was published on 2025-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.netskope.com/s/article/Netskope-Security-Advisory-Netskope-Client-installer-with-symbolic-link-following-vulnerability-leading-to-privilege-escalation

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