CVE-2024-7401
CVE-2024-7401 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netskope 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48332
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Netskope
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Netskope was notified about a security gap in Netskope Client enrollment process where NSClient is using a static token “Orgkey” as authentication parameter. Since this is a static token, if leaked, cannot be rotated or revoked. A malicious actor can use this token to enroll NSClient from a customer’s tenant and impersonate a user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-7401?
- Netskope was notified about a security gap in Netskope Client enrollment process where NSClient is using a static token “Orgkey” as authentication parameter. Since this is a static token, if leaked, cannot be rotated or revoked. A malicious actor can use this token to enroll NSClient from a customer’s tenant and impersonate a user.
- How severe is CVE-2024-7401?
- CVE-2024-7401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-7401 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-7401?
- CVE-2024-7401 affects Netskope. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-7401?
- 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-2024-7401 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-7401 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48332.
- When was CVE-2024-7401 published?
- CVE-2024-7401 was published on 2024-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://docs.netskope.com/en/secure-enrollment/
- https://quickskope.com/
- https://www.netskope.com/company/security-compliance-and-assurance/security-advisories-and-disclosures/netskope-security-advisory-nskpsa-2024-001
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:netskope:netskope:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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