CVE-2024-26291
CVE-2024-26291 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-285.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23562
- Weakness: CWE-285
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- Last modified:
Description
An Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read vulnerability affects the Agent when installed on a system. The parameter filename does not validate the path thus allowing users to read arbitrary files. As the application runs with the highest privileges (root/NT_AUTHORITY SYSTEM) by default attackers are able to obtain sensitive information. This issue affects Avid NEXIS E-series: before 2025.5.1; Avid NEXIS F-series: before 2025.5.1; Avid NEXIS PRO+: before 2025.5.1; System Director Appliance (SDA+): before 2025.5.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-26291?
- An Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read vulnerability affects the Agent when installed on a system. The parameter filename does not validate the path thus allowing users to read arbitrary files. As the application runs with the highest privileges (root/NT_AUTHORITY SYSTEM) by default attackers are able to obtain sensitive information. This issue affects Avid NEXIS E-series: before 2025.5.1; Avid NEXIS F-series: before 2025.5.1; Avid NEXIS PRO+: before 2025.5.1; System Director Appliance (SDA+): before 2025.5.1.
- How severe is CVE-2024-26291?
- CVE-2024-26291 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2024-26291 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-26291?
- 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-2024-26291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-26291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23562.
- When was CVE-2024-26291 published?
- CVE-2024-26291 was published on 2025-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://raeph123.github.io/BlogPosts/Avid_Nexis/Advisory_Avid_Nexus_Agent_Multiple_Vulnerabilities_en.html
- https://resources.avid.com/SupportFiles/attach/AvidNEXIS/AvidNEXIS_2025_5_1_ReadMe.pdf
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