How severe is CVE-2024-29848?

CVE-2024-29848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-29848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29848?

CVE-2024-29848 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29848?

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-2024-29848 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29848 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26840.

When was CVE-2024-29848 published?

CVE-2024-29848 was published on 2024-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29848

CVE-2024-29848 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 64% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 64% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26840
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ivanti Avalanche
Published: 2024-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in web component of Ivanti Avalanche before 6.4.x allows an authenticated, privileged user to execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29848?: An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in web component of Ivanti Avalanche before 6.4.x allows an authenticated, privileged user to execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2024-29848?: CVE-2024-29848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-29848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29848?: CVE-2024-29848 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29848?: 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-2024-29848 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29848 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26840.
When was CVE-2024-29848 published?: CVE-2024-29848 was published on 2024-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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