How severe is CVE-2024-4690?

CVE-2024-4690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-4690 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4690?

CVE-2024-4690 affects Microfocus Application Automation Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4690?

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-2024-4690 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4690 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44290.

When was CVE-2024-4690 published?

CVE-2024-4690 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4690

CVE-2024-4690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Application Automation Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44290
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Microfocus Application Automation Tools
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in OpenText Application Automation Tools allows DTD Injection.This issue affects OpenText Application Automation Tools: 24.1.0 and below.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4690?: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in OpenText Application Automation Tools allows DTD Injection.This issue affects OpenText Application Automation Tools: 24.1.0 and below.
How severe is CVE-2024-4690?: CVE-2024-4690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-4690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4690?: CVE-2024-4690 affects Microfocus Application Automation Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4690?: 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-2024-4690 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4690 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44290.
When was CVE-2024-4690 published?: CVE-2024-4690 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000033548?language=en_US

Affected products (1)

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