How severe is CVE-2024-6975?

CVE-2024-6975 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-2024-6975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6975?

CVE-2024-6975 affects Catonetworks Cato Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6975?

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-2024-6975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47958.

When was CVE-2024-6975 published?

CVE-2024-6975 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6975

CVE-2024-6975 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47958
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Catonetworks Cato Client
Published: 2024-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via openssl configuration file. This issue affects SDP Client before 5.10.34.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6975?: Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via openssl configuration file. This issue affects SDP Client before 5.10.34.
How severe is CVE-2024-6975?: CVE-2024-6975 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-2024-6975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6975?: CVE-2024-6975 affects Catonetworks Cato Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6975?: 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-2024-6975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47958.
When was CVE-2024-6975 published?: CVE-2024-6975 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/19758025406621-CVE-2024-6975-Windows-SDP-Client-Local-Privilege-Escalation-via-openssl-configuration-file

Affected products (1)

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

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