CVE-2024-35214

CVE-2024-35214 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1. 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-288.

Key facts

Description

A tampering vulnerability in the CylanceOPTICS Windows Installer Package of CylanceOPTICS for Windows version 3.2 and 3.3 could allow an attacker to potentially uninstall CylanceOPTICS from a system thereby leaving it with only the protection of CylancePROTECT.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35214?
A tampering vulnerability in the CylanceOPTICS Windows Installer Package of CylanceOPTICS for Windows version 3.2 and 3.3 could allow an attacker to potentially uninstall CylanceOPTICS from a system thereby leaving it with only the protection of CylancePROTECT.
How severe is CVE-2024-35214?
CVE-2024-35214 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-35214 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35214?
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-2024-35214 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-35214 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35245.
When was CVE-2024-35214 published?
CVE-2024-35214 was published on 2024-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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