CVE-2024-55956
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
91.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In Cleo Harmony before 5.8.0.24, VLTrader before 5.8.0.24, and LexiCom before 5.8.0.24, an unauthenticated user can import and execute arbitrary Bash or PowerShell commands on the host system by leveraging the default settings of the Autorun directory.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2024-12-17
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-01-07
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-12-13
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-55956?
In Cleo Harmony before 5.8.0.24, VLTrader before 5.8.0.24, and LexiCom before 5.8.0.24, an unauthenticated user can import and execute arbitrary Bash or PowerShell commands on the host system by leveraging the default settings of the Autorun directory.
Is CVE-2024-55956 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-55956 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 1/7/2025.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-55956?
CVE-2024-55956 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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