How severe is CVE-2024-38653?

CVE-2024-38653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 92% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38653?

CVE-2024-38653 primarily affects Ivanti Avalanche. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38653?

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-2024-38653 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38653 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37508.

When was CVE-2024-38653 published?

CVE-2024-38653 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38653

CVE-2024-38653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 92% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 92% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37508
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ivanti Avalanche
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XXE in SmartDeviceServer in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38653?: XXE in SmartDeviceServer in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.
How severe is CVE-2024-38653?: CVE-2024-38653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 92% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38653?: CVE-2024-38653 primarily affects Ivanti Avalanche. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38653?: 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-2024-38653 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38653 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37508.
When was CVE-2024-38653 published?: CVE-2024-38653 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Avalanche-6-4-4-CVE-2024-38652-CVE-2024-38653-CVE-2024-36136-CVE-2024-37399-CVE-2024-37373

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.1:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.1.1507:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.2:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.2.3490:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.2.3490:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.3:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.3.101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.3.101:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.4:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.3.4.153:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.4.1:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.4.1.207:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.4.1.236:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:avalanche:6.4.2:*:*:*:premise:*:*:*

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