How severe is CVE-2024-20430?

CVE-2024-20430 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20430 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20430?

CVE-2024-20430 affects Cisco Meraki Systems Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20430?

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-2024-20430 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20430 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18145.

When was CVE-2024-20430 published?

CVE-2024-20430 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20430

CVE-2024-20430 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Meraki Systems Manager with a CVSS 3.x 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18145
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Cisco Meraki Systems Manager
Published: 2024-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (SM) Agent for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.  This vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of directory search paths at runtime. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing both malicious configuration files and malicious DLL files on an affected system, which would read and execute the files when Cisco Meraki SM launches on startup. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with SYSTEM privileges. 

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20430?: A vulnerability in Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (SM) Agent for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.  This vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of directory search paths at runtime. A low-privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing both malicious configuration files and malicious DLL files on an affected system, which would read and execute the files when Cisco Meraki SM launches on startup. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with SYSTEM privileges. 
How severe is CVE-2024-20430?: CVE-2024-20430 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20430 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20430?: CVE-2024-20430 affects Cisco Meraki Systems Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20430?: 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-2024-20430 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20430 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18145.
When was CVE-2024-20430 published?: CVE-2024-20430 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-meraki-agent-dll-hj-Ptn7PtKe

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:meraki_systems_manager:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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