CVE-2024-2224
CVE-2024-2224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27180
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Bitdefender Endpoint Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (‘Path Traversal’) vulnerability in the UpdateServer component of Bitdefender GravityZone allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable instances. This issue affects the following products that include the vulnerable component: Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Linux version 7.0.5.200089 Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Windows version 7.9.9.380 GravityZone Control Center (On Premises) version 6.36.1
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-2224?
- Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (‘Path Traversal’) vulnerability in the UpdateServer component of Bitdefender GravityZone allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable instances. This issue affects the following products that include the vulnerable component: Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Linux version 7.0.5.200089 Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Windows version 7.9.9.380 GravityZone Control Center (On Premises) version 6.36.1
- How severe is CVE-2024-2224?
- CVE-2024-2224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-2224 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-2224?
- CVE-2024-2224 primarily affects Bitdefender Endpoint Security. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-2224?
- 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-2024-2224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-2224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27180.
- When was CVE-2024-2224 published?
- CVE-2024-2224 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:endpoint_security:7.0.5.200089:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:endpoint_security:7.9.9.380:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bitdefender:gravityzone_control_center:6.36.1:*:*:*:on_premises:*:*:*
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