How severe is CVE-2024-6973?

CVE-2024-6973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6973?

CVE-2024-6973 affects Catonetworks Cato Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6973?

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-2024-6973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47956.

When was CVE-2024-6973 published?

CVE-2024-6973 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6973

CVE-2024-6973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Catonetworks Cato Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47956
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Catonetworks Cato Client
Published: 2024-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote Code Execution in Cato Windows SDP client via crafted URLs. This issue affects Windows SDP Client before 5.10.34.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6973?: Remote Code Execution in Cato Windows SDP client via crafted URLs. This issue affects Windows SDP Client before 5.10.34.
How severe is CVE-2024-6973?: CVE-2024-6973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6973?: CVE-2024-6973 affects Catonetworks Cato Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6973?: 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-2024-6973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47956.
When was CVE-2024-6973 published?: CVE-2024-6973 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/19756987454237-CVE-2024-6973-Windows-SDP-Client-Remote-Code-Execution-via-crafted-URLs

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:catonetworks:cato_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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