How severe is CVE-2024-24245?

CVE-2024-24245 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-2024-24245 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-2024-24245?

CVE-2024-24245 affects Clamxav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24245?

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-2024-24245 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24245 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21669.

When was CVE-2024-24245 published?

CVE-2024-24245 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24245

CVE-2024-24245 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clamxav 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21669
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Clamxav
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Canimaan Software LTD ClamXAV v3.1.2 through v3.6.1 and fixed in v.3.6.2 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the ClamXAV helper tool component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24245?: An issue in Canimaan Software LTD ClamXAV v3.1.2 through v3.6.1 and fixed in v.3.6.2 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the ClamXAV helper tool component.
How severe is CVE-2024-24245?: CVE-2024-24245 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-2024-24245 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-2024-24245?: CVE-2024-24245 affects Clamxav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24245?: 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-2024-24245 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24245 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21669.
When was CVE-2024-24245 published?: CVE-2024-24245 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.clamxav.com/version-history/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:clamxav:clamxav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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