How severe is CVE-2024-24974?

CVE-2024-24974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-24974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24974?

CVE-2024-24974 affects Openvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24974?

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-2024-24974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22337.

When was CVE-2024-24974 published?

CVE-2024-24974 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24974

CVE-2024-24974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openvpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-923.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22337
Weakness: CWE-923
Affected product: Openvpn
Published: 2024-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The interactive service in OpenVPN 2.6.9 and earlier allows the OpenVPN service pipe to be accessed remotely, which allows a remote attacker to interact with the privileged OpenVPN interactive service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24974?: The interactive service in OpenVPN 2.6.9 and earlier allows the OpenVPN service pipe to be accessed remotely, which allows a remote attacker to interact with the privileged OpenVPN interactive service.
How severe is CVE-2024-24974?: CVE-2024-24974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-24974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24974?: CVE-2024-24974 affects Openvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24974?: 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-2024-24974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22337.
When was CVE-2024-24974 published?: CVE-2024-24974 was published on 2024-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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