CVE-2024-5178 (CVSS 4.9)

Description

ServiceNow has addressed a sensitive file read vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and Utah Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could allow an administrative user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files on the web application server. The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes, which were released during the June 2024 patching cycle. If you have not done so already, we recommend applying security patches relevant to your instance as soon as possible.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.9

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-184 CWE-184

References

Other References

https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1644293 https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1648312 https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1644293 https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1648312

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5178? +

ServiceNow has addressed a sensitive file read vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and Utah Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could allow an administrative user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files on the web application server. The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes, which were released during the June 2024 patching cycle. If you have not done so already, we recommend applying security patches relevant to your instance as soon as possible. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-5178? +

CVE-2024-5178 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5178? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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