How severe is CVE-2024-9167?

CVE-2024-9167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2024-9167 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9167?

CVE-2024-9167 affects Ivanti Velocity License Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9167?

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-2024-9167 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9167 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49768.

When was CVE-2024-9167 published?

CVE-2024-9167 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9167

CVE-2024-9167 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Velocity License Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49768
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Ivanti Velocity License Server
Published: 2024-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under specific circumstances, insecure permissions in Ivanti Velocity License Server before version 5.2 allows a local authenticated attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9167?: Under specific circumstances, insecure permissions in Ivanti Velocity License Server before version 5.2 allows a local authenticated attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2024-9167?: CVE-2024-9167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2024-9167 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9167?: CVE-2024-9167 affects Ivanti Velocity License Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9167?: 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-2024-9167 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9167 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49768.
When was CVE-2024-9167 published?: CVE-2024-9167 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Velocity-License-Server-CVE-2024-9167

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:velocity_license_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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