How severe is CVE-2024-13179?

CVE-2024-13179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-13179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13179?

CVE-2024-13179 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13179?

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-2024-13179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51401.

When was CVE-2024-13179 published?

CVE-2024-13179 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13179

CVE-2024-13179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 62% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51401
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ivanti Avalanche
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Path Traversal in Ivanti Avalanche before version 6.4.7 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13179?: Path Traversal in Ivanti Avalanche before version 6.4.7 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-13179?: CVE-2024-13179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-13179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13179?: CVE-2024-13179 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13179?: 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-2024-13179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51401.
When was CVE-2024-13179 published?: CVE-2024-13179 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Avalanche-6-4-7-Multiple-CVEs

Affected products (1)

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