How severe is CVE-2024-45164?

CVE-2024-45164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45164?

CVE-2024-45164 affects Akamai Secure Internet Access Enterprise Threatavert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45164?

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-2024-45164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41342.

When was CVE-2024-45164 published?

CVE-2024-45164 was published on 2024-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45164

CVE-2024-45164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Akamai Secure Internet Access Enterprise Threatavert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41342
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Akamai Secure Internet Access Enterprise Threatavert
Published: 2024-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Akamai SIA (Secure Internet Access Enterprise) ThreatAvert, in SPS (Security and Personalization Services) before the latest 19.2.0 patch and Apps Portal before 19.2.0.3 or 19.2.0.20240814, has incorrect authorization controls for the Admin functionality on the ThreatAvert Policy page. An authenticated user can navigate directly to the /#app/intelligence/threatAvertPolicies URI and disable policy enforcement.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45164?: Akamai SIA (Secure Internet Access Enterprise) ThreatAvert, in SPS (Security and Personalization Services) before the latest 19.2.0 patch and Apps Portal before 19.2.0.3 or 19.2.0.20240814, has incorrect authorization controls for the Admin functionality on the ThreatAvert Policy page. An authenticated user can navigate directly to the /#app/intelligence/threatAvertPolicies URI and disable policy enforcement.
How severe is CVE-2024-45164?: CVE-2024-45164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45164?: CVE-2024-45164 affects Akamai Secure Internet Access Enterprise Threatavert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45164?: 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-2024-45164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41342.
When was CVE-2024-45164 published?: CVE-2024-45164 was published on 2024-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:akamai:secure_internet_access_enterprise_threatavert:19.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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