How severe is CVE-2024-34517?

CVE-2024-34517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none.

Is CVE-2024-34517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34517?

CVE-2024-34517 affects Neo4j. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34517?

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

Does CVE-2024-34517 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-34517 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1703.

When was CVE-2024-34517 published?

CVE-2024-34517 was published on 2024-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-34517

CVE-2024-34517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Neo4j with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-471.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1703
Weakness: CWE-471
Affected product: Neo4j
Published: 2024-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Cypher component in Neo4j 5.0.0 through 5.18 mishandles IMMUTABLE privileges in some situations where an attacker already has admin access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34517?: The Cypher component in Neo4j 5.0.0 through 5.18 mishandles IMMUTABLE privileges in some situations where an attacker already has admin access.
How severe is CVE-2024-34517?: CVE-2024-34517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium 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 none.
Is CVE-2024-34517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-34517?: CVE-2024-34517 affects Neo4j. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-34517 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-34517 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1703.
When was CVE-2024-34517 published?: CVE-2024-34517 was published on 2024-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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