What is CVE-2024-38653?

CVE-2024-38653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-08-14.

How severe is CVE-2024-38653?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-38653 known to be exploited?

5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

XXE in Ivanti Avalanche

CVE-2024-38653

XXE in SmartDeviceServer in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.920 (99.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Ivanti Avalanche — versions 6.4.0, 6.3.2, 6.4.4

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

support@hackerone.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38653?: CVE-2024-38653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-08-14.
How severe is CVE-2024-38653?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-38653 known to be exploited?: 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.