How severe is CVE-2024-6240?

CVE-2024-6240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6240 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6240?

CVE-2024-6240 affects Parallels Parallels Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6240?

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-2024-6240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47368.

When was CVE-2024-6240 published?

CVE-2024-6240 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6240

CVE-2024-6240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Parallels Parallels Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47368
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Parallels Parallels Desktop
Published: 2024-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper privilege management vulnerability in Parallels Desktop Software, which affects versions earlier than 19.3.0. An attacker could add malicious code in a script and populate the BASH_ENV environment variable with the path to the malicious script, executing on application startup. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6240?: Improper privilege management vulnerability in Parallels Desktop Software, which affects versions earlier than 19.3.0. An attacker could add malicious code in a script and populate the BASH_ENV environment variable with the path to the malicious script, executing on application startup. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the system.
How severe is CVE-2024-6240?: CVE-2024-6240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6240 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6240?: CVE-2024-6240 affects Parallels Parallels Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6240?: 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-2024-6240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47368.
When was CVE-2024-6240 published?: CVE-2024-6240 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-parallels-desktop

Affected products (1)

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