How severe is CVE-2024-37372?

CVE-2024-37372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-37372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37372?

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

Does CVE-2024-37372 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37372 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36998.

When was CVE-2024-37372 published?

CVE-2024-37372 was published on 2025-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37372

CVE-2024-37372 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36998
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2025-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Permission Model assumes that any path starting with two backslashes \ has a four-character prefix that can be ignored, which is not always true. This subtle bug leads to vulnerable edge cases.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37372?: The Permission Model assumes that any path starting with two backslashes \ has a four-character prefix that can be ignored, which is not always true. This subtle bug leads to vulnerable edge cases.
How severe is CVE-2024-37372?: CVE-2024-37372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-37372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-37372 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37372 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36998.
When was CVE-2024-37372 published?: CVE-2024-37372 was published on 2025-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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