CVE-2024-8539

HIGH

Published Nov 12, 2024 Modified Jan 17, 2025 CWE-267

Description

Improper authorization in Ivanti Secure Access Client before version 22.7R3 allows a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive configuration files.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-267 CWE-267

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ivanti	secure_access_client	< 22.7
ivanti	secure_access_client	All
ivanti	secure_access_client	All
ivanti	secure_access_client	All
ivanti	secure_access_client	All
apple	macos	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-ICS-Ivanti-Policy-Secure-IPS-Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client-ISAC-Multiple-CVEs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8539? +

Improper authorization in Ivanti Secure Access Client before version 22.7R3 allows a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive configuration files. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8539? +

CVE-2024-8539 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8539? +

CVE-2024-8539 affects products from apple, ivanti, linux, microsoft, specifically: linux_kernel, macos, secure_access_client, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8539? +

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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