CVE-2024-7634: f5 nginx_agent Path Traversal
CVSS: 6.9v4.0MediumAnalyzed
Published 22-08-2024Last modified 22-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-7634 is a medium (CVSS 6.9) Path Traversal vulnerability in f5 nginx_agent. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.9/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.47%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-08-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 22-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
NGINX Agent's "config_dirs" restriction feature allows a highly privileged attacker to gain the ability to write/overwrite files outside of the designated secure directory.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.9MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Medium 4.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.47%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
39%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.47% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.47%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F52 products
- nginx_agent≥ 2.17.0, < 2.37.0
- nginx_instance_manager≥ 2.3.1, < 2.17.2
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000140630Vendor Advisory