How severe is CVE-2024-36466?

CVE-2024-36466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-36466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36466?

CVE-2024-36466 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36466?

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-2024-36466 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36466 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36350.

When was CVE-2024-36466 published?

CVE-2024-36466 was published on 2024-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36466

CVE-2024-36466 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zabbix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36350
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Zabbix
Published: 2024-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A bug in the code allows an attacker to sign a forged zbx_session cookie, which then allows them to sign in with admin permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36466?: A bug in the code allows an attacker to sign a forged zbx_session cookie, which then allows them to sign in with admin permissions.
How severe is CVE-2024-36466?: CVE-2024-36466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36466?: CVE-2024-36466 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36466?: 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-2024-36466 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36466 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36350.
When was CVE-2024-36466 published?: CVE-2024-36466 was published on 2024-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-25635

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:7.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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