How severe is CVE-2024-27260?

CVE-2024-27260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-27260 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-2024-27260?

CVE-2024-27260 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27260?

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-2024-27260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24499.

When was CVE-2024-27260 published?

CVE-2024-27260 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27260

CVE-2024-27260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Vios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24499
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Ibm Vios
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM AIX could 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and VIOS 4.1 allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 283985.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27260?: IBM AIX could 7.2, 7.3, VIOS 3.1, and VIOS 4.1 allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the invscout command to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 283985.
How severe is CVE-2024-27260?: CVE-2024-27260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-27260 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-2024-27260?: CVE-2024-27260 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27260?: 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-2024-27260 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27260 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24499.
When was CVE-2024-27260 published?: CVE-2024-27260 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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