CVE-2024-8539: ivanti secure_access_client Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 12-11-2024Last modified 12-11-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-8539 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions vulnerability in ivanti secure_access_client. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.22%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-11-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper authorization in Ivanti Secure Access Client before version 22.7R3 allows a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive configuration files.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.22% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.22%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ivanti1 product
- secure_access_client< 22.7 | 22.7 | 22.7:r1 | 22.7:r1.1 | 22.7:r2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- forums.ivanti.com/s/…Vendor Advisory