How severe is CVE-2024-20389?

CVE-2024-20389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20389 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20389?

CVE-2024-20389 primarily affects Cisco Crosswork Network Services Orchestrator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20389?

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-2024-20389 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20389 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18104.

When was CVE-2024-20389 published?

CVE-2024-20389 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20389

CVE-2024-20389 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Crosswork Network Services Orchestrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18104
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Cisco Crosswork Network Services Orchestrator
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the ConfD CLI and the Cisco Crosswork Network Services Orchestrator CLI could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, local attacker to read and write arbitrary files as root on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to improper authorization enforcement when specific CLI commands are used. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing an affected CLI command with crafted arguments. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read or write arbitrary files on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the root user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20389?: A vulnerability in the ConfD CLI and the Cisco Crosswork Network Services Orchestrator CLI could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, local attacker to read and write arbitrary files as root on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to improper authorization enforcement when specific CLI commands are used. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing an affected CLI command with crafted arguments. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read or write arbitrary files on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the root user.
How severe is CVE-2024-20389?: CVE-2024-20389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20389 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20389?: CVE-2024-20389 primarily affects Cisco Crosswork Network Services Orchestrator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20389?: 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-2024-20389 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20389 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18104.
When was CVE-2024-20389 published?: CVE-2024-20389 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:crosswork_network_services_orchestrator:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:crosswork_network_services_orchestrator:6.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:confd_basic:8.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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