How severe is CVE-2024-22121?

CVE-2024-22121 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-22121 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22121?

CVE-2024-22121 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22121?

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

Does CVE-2024-22121 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22121 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19717.

When was CVE-2024-22121 published?

CVE-2024-22121 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22121

CVE-2024-22121 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zabbix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19717
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Zabbix
Published: 2024-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A non-admin user can change or remove important features within the Zabbix Agent application, thus impacting the integrity and availability of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22121?: A non-admin user can change or remove important features within the Zabbix Agent application, thus impacting the integrity and availability of the application.
How severe is CVE-2024-22121?: CVE-2024-22121 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-22121 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22121?: CVE-2024-22121 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22121?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22121 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22121 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19717.
When was CVE-2024-22121 published?: CVE-2024-22121 was published on 2024-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-25011

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:alpha3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:alpha4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:alpha5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:alpha6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:alpha7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:alpha8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:alpha9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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