How severe is CVE-2024-13976?

CVE-2024-13976 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2024-13976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13976?

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-2024-13976 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13976 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54818.

When was CVE-2024-13976 published?

CVE-2024-13976 was published on 2025-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13976

CVE-2024-13976 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54818
Weakness: CWE-427
Published: 2025-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL injection vulnerability exists in Commvault for Windows 11.20.0, 11.28.0, 11.32.0, 11.34.0, and 11.36.0. During the installation of maintenance updates, an attacker with local access may exploit uncontrolled search path or DLL loading behavior to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability has been resolved in versions 11.20.202, 11.28.124, 11.32.65, 11.34.37, and 11.36.15.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13976?: A DLL injection vulnerability exists in Commvault for Windows 11.20.0, 11.28.0, 11.32.0, 11.34.0, and 11.36.0. During the installation of maintenance updates, an attacker with local access may exploit uncontrolled search path or DLL loading behavior to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The vulnerability has been resolved in versions 11.20.202, 11.28.124, 11.32.65, 11.34.37, and 11.36.15.
How severe is CVE-2024-13976?: CVE-2024-13976 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-13976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13976?: 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-2024-13976 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13976 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54818.
When was CVE-2024-13976 published?: CVE-2024-13976 was published on 2025-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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