CVE-2024-24810
CVE-2024-24810 is a high-severity vulnerability in Firegiant Wix Toolset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0564
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Firegiant Wix Toolset
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WiX toolset lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine. The .be TEMP folder is vulnerable to DLL redirection attacks that allow the attacker to escalate privileges. This impacts any installer built with the WiX installer framework. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.4.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-24810?
- WiX toolset lets developers create installers for Windows Installer, the Windows installation engine. The .be TEMP folder is vulnerable to DLL redirection attacks that allow the attacker to escalate privileges. This impacts any installer built with the WiX installer framework. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.4.
- How severe is CVE-2024-24810?
- CVE-2024-24810 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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-2024-24810 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-2024-24810?
- CVE-2024-24810 affects Firegiant Wix Toolset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-24810?
- 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-2024-24810 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-24810 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0564.
- When was CVE-2024-24810 published?
- CVE-2024-24810 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:firegiant:wix_toolset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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