How severe is CVE-2024-6974?

CVE-2024-6974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6974?

CVE-2024-6974 affects Catonetworks Cato Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6974?

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-2024-6974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47957.

When was CVE-2024-6974 published?

CVE-2024-6974 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6974

CVE-2024-6974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Catonetworks Cato Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47957
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Catonetworks Cato Client
Published: 2024-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via self-upgradeThis issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.34.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6974?: Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via self-upgradeThis issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.34.
How severe is CVE-2024-6974?: CVE-2024-6974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6974?: CVE-2024-6974 affects Catonetworks Cato Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6974?: 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-2024-6974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47957.
When was CVE-2024-6974 published?: CVE-2024-6974 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/19762641007133-CVE-2024-6974-Windows-SDP-Client-Local-Privilege-Escalation-via-self-upgrade

Affected products (1)

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

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