How severe is CVE-2024-20394?

CVE-2024-20394 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20394 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20394?

CVE-2024-20394 affects Cisco Appdynamics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20394?

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

Does CVE-2024-20394 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20394 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18109.

When was CVE-2024-20394 published?

CVE-2024-20394 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20394

CVE-2024-20394 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Appdynamics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18109
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Appdynamics
Published: 2024-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco AppDynamics Network Visibility Agent could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the inability to handle unexpected input. An attacker who has local device access could exploit this vulnerability by sending an HTTP request to the targeted service. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a DoS condition by stopping the Network Agent Service on the local device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20394?: A vulnerability in Cisco AppDynamics Network Visibility Agent could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the inability to handle unexpected input. An attacker who has local device access could exploit this vulnerability by sending an HTTP request to the targeted service. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a DoS condition by stopping the Network Agent Service on the local device.
How severe is CVE-2024-20394?: CVE-2024-20394 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20394 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20394?: CVE-2024-20394 affects Cisco Appdynamics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20394?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20394 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20394 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18109.
When was CVE-2024-20394 published?: CVE-2024-20394 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-appd-netvisdos-9zNbsJtK

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:appdynamics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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