How severe is CVE-2024-24997?

CVE-2024-24997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24997?

CVE-2024-24997 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24997?

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-2024-24997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22359.

When was CVE-2024-24997 published?

CVE-2024-24997 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24997

CVE-2024-24997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22359
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ivanti Avalanche
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Path Traversal vulnerability in web component of Ivanti Avalanche before 6.4.3 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24997?: A Path Traversal vulnerability in web component of Ivanti Avalanche before 6.4.3 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2024-24997?: CVE-2024-24997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24997?: CVE-2024-24997 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24997?: 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-2024-24997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22359.
When was CVE-2024-24997 published?: CVE-2024-24997 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Avalanche-6-4-3-Security-Hardening-and-CVEs-addressed?language=en_US

Affected products (1)

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