How severe is CVE-2024-37398?

CVE-2024-37398 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-37398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37398?

CVE-2024-37398 primarily affects Ivanti Secure Access Client. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37398?

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-2024-37398 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37398 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36634.

When was CVE-2024-37398 published?

CVE-2024-37398 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37398

CVE-2024-37398 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36634
Affected product: Ivanti Secure Access Client
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient validation in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.7R4 allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37398?: Insufficient validation in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.7R4 allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-37398?: CVE-2024-37398 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-37398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37398?: CVE-2024-37398 primarily affects Ivanti Secure Access Client. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37398?: 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-2024-37398 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37398 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36634.
When was CVE-2024-37398 published?: CVE-2024-37398 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-ICS-Ivanti-Policy-Secure-IPS-Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client-ISAC-Multiple-CVEs

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.7:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.7:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.7:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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