How severe is CVE-2024-14012?

CVE-2024-14012 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2024-14012 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-2024-14012?

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-2024-14012 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-14012 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55044.

When was CVE-2024-14012 published?

CVE-2024-14012 was published on 2025-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-14012

CVE-2024-14012 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55044
Weakness: CWE-426
Published: 2025-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential privilege escalation issue in Revenera InstallShield version 2023 R1 running a renamed Setup.exe on Windows. When a local administrator executes a renamed Setup.exe, the MPR.dll may get loaded from an insecure location and can result in a privilege escalation. The issue has been fixed in versions 2023 R2 and later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-14012?: Potential privilege escalation issue in Revenera InstallShield version 2023 R1 running a renamed Setup.exe on Windows. When a local administrator executes a renamed Setup.exe, the MPR.dll may get loaded from an insecure location and can result in a privilege escalation. The issue has been fixed in versions 2023 R2 and later.
How severe is CVE-2024-14012?: CVE-2024-14012 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-14012 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-2024-14012?: 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-2024-14012 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-14012 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55044.
When was CVE-2024-14012 published?: CVE-2024-14012 was published on 2025-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.revenera.com/s/article/CVE-2024-14012-Potential-Privilege-Escalation-in-InstallShield-2023-R1

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