How severe is CVE-2024-27357?

CVE-2024-27357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-27357 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27357?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-27357 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-27357 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24561.

When was CVE-2024-27357 published?

CVE-2024-27357 was published on 2024-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-27357

CVE-2024-27357 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24561
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2024-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in WithSecure Elements Agent through 23.x for macOS, WithSecure Elements Client Security through 23.x for macOS, and WithSecure MDR through 23.x for macOS. Local Privilege Escalation can occur during installations or updates by admins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-27357?: An issue was discovered in WithSecure Elements Agent through 23.x for macOS, WithSecure Elements Client Security through 23.x for macOS, and WithSecure MDR through 23.x for macOS. Local Privilege Escalation can occur during installations or updates by admins.
How severe is CVE-2024-27357?: CVE-2024-27357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-27357 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27357?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-27357 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-27357 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24561.
When was CVE-2024-27357 published?: CVE-2024-27357 was published on 2024-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.withsecure.com/en/support/security-advisories/cve-2024-27357

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