How severe is CVE-2024-8733?

CVE-2024-8733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8733?

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-2024-8733 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8733 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49382.

When was CVE-2024-8733 published?

CVE-2024-8733 was published on 2024-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8733

CVE-2024-8733 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49382
Weakness: CWE-426
Published: 2024-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP One Agent for certain HP PC products, which might allow for escalation of privilege. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate this potential vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8733?: A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP One Agent for certain HP PC products, which might allow for escalation of privilege. HP is releasing software updates to mitigate this potential vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-8733?: CVE-2024-8733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8733?: 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-2024-8733 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8733 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49382.
When was CVE-2024-8733 published?: CVE-2024-8733 was published on 2024-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_11270215-11270239-16

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