How severe is CVE-2024-6689?

CVE-2024-6689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6689?

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-2024-6689 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6689 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47737.

When was CVE-2024-6689 published?

CVE-2024-6689 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6689

CVE-2024-6689 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-749.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47737
Weakness: CWE-749
Published: 2024-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Local Privilege Escalation in MSI-Installer in baramundi Management Agent v23.1.172.0 on Windows allows a local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6689?: Local Privilege Escalation in MSI-Installer in baramundi Management Agent v23.1.172.0 on Windows allows a local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2024-6689?: CVE-2024-6689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6689?: 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-2024-6689 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6689 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47737.
When was CVE-2024-6689 published?: CVE-2024-6689 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.baramundi.com/en-us/security-info/s-2024-01/

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