How severe is CVE-2024-36456?

CVE-2024-36456 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2024-36456 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36456?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-36456 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36456 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36100.

When was CVE-2024-36456 published?

CVE-2024-36456 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36456

CVE-2024-36456 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36100
Weakness: CWE-94
Published: 2024-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by uploading a specially crafted PAM upgrade file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36456?: This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by uploading a specially crafted PAM upgrade file.
How severe is CVE-2024-36456?: CVE-2024-36456 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2024-36456 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36456?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-36456 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36456 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36100.
When was CVE-2024-36456 published?: CVE-2024-36456 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24678

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