How severe is CVE-2024-7562?

CVE-2024-7562 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2024-7562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7562?

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-2024-7562 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7562 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54679.

When was CVE-2024-7562 published?

CVE-2024-7562 was published on 2025-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7562

CVE-2024-7562 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3. 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-379.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54679
Weakness: CWE-379
Published: 2025-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential elevated privilege issue has been reported with InstallShield built Standalone MSI setups having multiple InstallScript custom actions configured. All supported versions (InstallShield 2023 R2, InstallShield 2022 R2 and InstallShield 2021 R2) are affected by this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7562?: A potential elevated privilege issue has been reported with InstallShield built Standalone MSI setups having multiple InstallScript custom actions configured. All supported versions (InstallShield 2023 R2, InstallShield 2022 R2 and InstallShield 2021 R2) are affected by this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-7562?: CVE-2024-7562 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-7562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7562?: 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-2024-7562 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7562 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54679.
When was CVE-2024-7562 published?: CVE-2024-7562 was published on 2025-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.revenera.com/s/article/cve-2024-7562-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-created-msi-packages

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