CVE-2024-5217

CRITICAL CISA KEV

Published Jul 10, 2024 Modified Nov 3, 2025 CWE-184 CWE-697

Description

ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and earlier Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code within the context of the Now Platform. The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes below, 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

9.8

CRITICAL

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

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Jul 29, 2024 Remediation due: Aug 19, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-184 CWE-184

CWE-697 CWE-697

Affected Products

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References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1648313 https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1648313

Other References

https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1644293 https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/patchnow-servicenow-critical-rce-bugs-active-exploit https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1644293 https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/patchnow-servicenow-critical-rce-bugs-active-exploit https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-5217

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5217? +

How severe is CVE-2024-5217? +

CVE-2024-5217 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5217? +

CVE-2024-5217 affects products from servicenow, specifically: servicenow. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5217? +

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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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 9.8
Severity: CRITICAL
Published: Jul 10, 2024
KEV: Active Exploit

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