CVE-2024-5178
CVE-2024-5178 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-184.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 34% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46425
- Weakness: CWE-184
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ServiceNow has addressed a sensitive file read vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and Utah Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could allow an administrative user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files on the web application server. The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes, which were released during the June 2024 patching cycle. If you have not done so already, we recommend applying security patches relevant to your instance as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5178?
- ServiceNow has addressed a sensitive file read vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and Utah Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could allow an administrative user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files on the web application server. The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes, which were released during the June 2024 patching cycle. If you have not done so already, we recommend applying security patches relevant to your instance as soon as possible.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5178?
- CVE-2024-5178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-5178 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-5178?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-5178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-5178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46425.
- When was CVE-2024-5178 published?
- CVE-2024-5178 was published on 2024-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1644293
- https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1648312
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