How severe is CVE-2024-20277?

CVE-2024-20277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20277 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20277?

CVE-2024-20277 affects Cisco Thousandeyes Enterprise Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20277?

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

Does CVE-2024-20277 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20277 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17992.

When was CVE-2024-20277 published?

CVE-2024-20277 was published on 2024-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20277

CVE-2024-20277 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Thousandeyes Enterprise Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17992
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Thousandeyes Enterprise Agent
Published: 2024-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent, Virtual Appliance installation type, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a command injection and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for the web interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP packet to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands and elevate privileges to root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20277?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent, Virtual Appliance installation type, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a command injection and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for the web interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP packet to the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands and elevate privileges to root.
How severe is CVE-2024-20277?: CVE-2024-20277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20277 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20277?: CVE-2024-20277 affects Cisco Thousandeyes Enterprise Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20277?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20277 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20277 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17992.
When was CVE-2024-20277 published?: CVE-2024-20277 was published on 2024-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-thouseyes-privesc-DmzHG3Qv

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:thousandeyes_enterprise_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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