How severe is CVE-2024-55579?

CVE-2024-55579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-55579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55579?

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-2024-55579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-55579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52816.

When was CVE-2024-55579 published?

CVE-2024-55579 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-55579

CVE-2024-55579 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52816
Weakness: CWE-863
Published: 2024-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows before November 2024 IR. An unprivileged user with network access may be able to create connection objects that trigger execution of arbitrary EXE files. This is fixed in November 2024 IR, May 2024 Patch 10, February 2024 Patch 14, November 2023 Patch 16, August 2023 Patch 16, May 2023 Patch 18, and February 2023 Patch 15.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55579?: An issue was discovered in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows before November 2024 IR. An unprivileged user with network access may be able to create connection objects that trigger execution of arbitrary EXE files. This is fixed in November 2024 IR, May 2024 Patch 10, February 2024 Patch 14, November 2023 Patch 16, August 2023 Patch 16, May 2023 Patch 18, and February 2023 Patch 15.
How severe is CVE-2024-55579?: CVE-2024-55579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-55579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55579?: 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-2024-55579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-55579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52816.
When was CVE-2024-55579 published?: CVE-2024-55579 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/High-Security-fixes-for-Qlik-Sense-Enterprise-for-Windows-CVEs/tac-p/2496004

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