CVE-2024-13975
CVE-2024-13975 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54819
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Commvault for Windows versions 11.20.0, 11.28.0, 11.32.0, 11.34.0, and 11.36.0. In affected configurations, a local attacker who owns a client system with the file server agent installed can compromise any assigned Windows access nodes. This may allow unauthorized access or lateral movement within the backup infrastructure. The issue has been resolved in versions 11.32.60, 11.34.34, and 11.36.8.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13975?
- A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Commvault for Windows versions 11.20.0, 11.28.0, 11.32.0, 11.34.0, and 11.36.0. In affected configurations, a local attacker who owns a client system with the file server agent installed can compromise any assigned Windows access nodes. This may allow unauthorized access or lateral movement within the backup infrastructure. The issue has been resolved in versions 11.32.60, 11.34.34, and 11.36.8.
- How severe is CVE-2024-13975?
- CVE-2024-13975 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2024-13975 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-13975?
- 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-2024-13975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-13975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54819.
- When was CVE-2024-13975 published?
- CVE-2024-13975 was published on 2025-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://documentation.commvault.com/securityadvisories/CV_2024_09_1.html
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/commvault-for-windows-access-nodes-compromise
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