CVE-2024-8540
CVE-2024-8540 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Standalone Sentry 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49599
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Ivanti Standalone Sentry
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insecure permissions in Ivanti Sentry before versions 9.20.2 and 10.0.2 or 10.1.0 allow a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive application components.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8540?
- Insecure permissions in Ivanti Sentry before versions 9.20.2 and 10.0.2 or 10.1.0 allow a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive application components.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8540?
- CVE-2024-8540 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-2024-8540 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-8540?
- CVE-2024-8540 primarily affects Ivanti Standalone Sentry. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-8540?
- 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-2024-8540 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-8540 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49599.
- When was CVE-2024-8540 published?
- CVE-2024-8540 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:standalone_sentry:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:standalone_sentry:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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