How severe is CVE-2024-4454?

CVE-2024-4454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-4454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4454?

CVE-2024-4454 primarily affects Withsecure Client Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4454?

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-2024-4454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44073.

When was CVE-2024-4454 published?

CVE-2024-4454 was published on 2024-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4454

CVE-2024-4454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Withsecure Client Security 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44073
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Withsecure Client Security
Published: 2024-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection. User interaction on the part of an administrator is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the WithSecure plugin hosting service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23035.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4454?: WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection. User interaction on the part of an administrator is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the WithSecure plugin hosting service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23035.
How severe is CVE-2024-4454?: CVE-2024-4454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-4454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4454?: CVE-2024-4454 primarily affects Withsecure Client Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4454?: 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-2024-4454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44073.
When was CVE-2024-4454 published?: CVE-2024-4454 was published on 2024-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-491/

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:client_security:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:elements_endpoint_protection:17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:email_and_server_security:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:withsecure:server_security:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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