How severe is CVE-2024-6156?

CVE-2024-6156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6156?

CVE-2024-6156 affects Canonical Lxd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6156?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-6156 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6156 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3419.

When was CVE-2024-6156 published?

CVE-2024-6156 was published on 2024-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6156

CVE-2024-6156 is a low-severity vulnerability in Canonical Lxd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3419
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Canonical Lxd
Published: 2024-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mark Laing discovered that LXD's PKI mode, until version 5.21.2, could be bypassed if the client's certificate was present in the trust store.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6156?: Mark Laing discovered that LXD's PKI mode, until version 5.21.2, could be bypassed if the client's certificate was present in the trust store.
How severe is CVE-2024-6156?: CVE-2024-6156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6156?: CVE-2024-6156 affects Canonical Lxd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6156?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6156 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6156 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3419.
When was CVE-2024-6156 published?: CVE-2024-6156 was published on 2024-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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