CVE-2024-38655
CVE-2024-38655 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-88.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37701
- Weakness: CWE-88
- Affected product: Ivanti Connect Secure
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Argument injection in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.1 and 9.1R18.9 and Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.1 and 9.1R18.9 allows a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to achieve remote code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-38655?
- Argument injection in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.1 and 9.1R18.9 and Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.1 and 9.1R18.9 allows a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to achieve remote code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2024-38655?
- CVE-2024-38655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-38655 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-38655?
- CVE-2024-38655 primarily affects Ivanti Connect Secure. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-38655?
- 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-2024-38655 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-38655 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37701.
- When was CVE-2024-38655 published?
- CVE-2024-38655 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (15)
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:r1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:r1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:r1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:r1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:r2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:22.7:r2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:policy_secure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:policy_secure:22.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:policy_secure:22.7:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:policy_secure:22.7:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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