What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6974?

CVE-2024-6974 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-6974?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-6974. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

Cato Client CVE-2024-6974

HIGH

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2024-07-31 2505284f-8ffb-486c-bf60-e19c1097a90b

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Cato Client

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 31, 2024 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via self-upgradeThis issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.34.

AnalysisAI

Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via self-upgrade10.34. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local Privilege Escalation via self-upgrade10.34. Affected products include: Catonetworks Cato Client. Version information: before 5.10.34..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.