CVE-2024-58288
CVE-2024-58288 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55322
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Genexus Protection Server 9.7.2.10 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the protsrvservice Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to execute arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-58288?
- Genexus Protection Server 9.7.2.10 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the protsrvservice Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to execute arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations.
- How severe is CVE-2024-58288?
- CVE-2024-58288 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2024-58288 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-58288?
- 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-2024-58288 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-58288 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55322.
- When was CVE-2024-58288 published?
- CVE-2024-58288 was published on 2025-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52065
- https://www.genexus.com/en/developers/downloadcenter?data=;;
- https://www.genexus.com/es/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/genexus-protection-server-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
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